Excel vs Rafael

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 #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Rafael mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Excel and Rafael boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.