Excel vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Palmer mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Excel and Palmer boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.