Excel vs Samuel

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 #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Excel Rank #38,796

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Samuel mean?

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

Are Excel and Samuel boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.