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Flint vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,796
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Excel Rank #38,796

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Excel more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Flint and Excel mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Flint and Excel boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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