Excel vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Sullivan mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Excel and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.