Gates vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Gates Rank #3,229

Excel Rank #38,796

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Gates or Excel more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Gates and Excel mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Gates and Excel boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.