Excel vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Shaw mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Shaw boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.