Excel vs Raphael

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 #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

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Excel Rank #38,796

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Raphael mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Excel and Raphael boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.