Excel vs Rafferty

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 #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Rafferty mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Excel and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.