Excel vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Excel Rank #38,796

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Niles mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Excel and Niles boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.