Excel vs Nyx

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 #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Nyx mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Excel and Nyx boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.