Excel vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,796
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Excel Rank #38,796
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Excel or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Shah mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Excel and Shah boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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