Excel vs Nikolai

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 #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Bulgarian

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Excel Rank #38,796

Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Nikolai mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Excel and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.