Excel vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Excel Rank #38,796

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Sam mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Excel and Sam boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.