Excel vs Nilan

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 #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, sky-colored"

Origin: Tamil

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

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Excel Rank #38,796

Nilan Rank #2,980

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Nilan more popular?

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Nilan mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Nilan means "blue, sky-colored" (Tamil origin).

Are Excel and Nilan boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Nilan is primarily a boy name.