Excel vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Excel Rank #38,796

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Roy mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Excel and Roy boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.