Excel vs Onyx

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 #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Onyx mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Excel and Onyx boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.