Excel vs Shiv

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 #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Nepali

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Excel Rank #38,796

Shiv Rank #1,776

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Shiv more popular?

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Shiv mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Excel and Shiv boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.