Excel vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

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Excel Rank #38,796

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Nicholas mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Excel and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.