Excel vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Shay mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Excel and Shay boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.