Excel vs Percival

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 #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Excel Rank #38,796

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Percival mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Excel and Percival boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.