Excel vs Ripley

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 #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Ripley Rank #1,402

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Ripley mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Ripley boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a boy name.