Excel vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Excel Rank #38,796

Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Willard mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Willard boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.