Excel vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Excel Rank #38,796

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Nigel mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Excel and Nigel boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.