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Graeme vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graeme

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,744
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Graeme Rank #3,744
Excel Rank #38,796

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or Excel more popular?

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Graeme and Excel mean?

Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Graeme and Excel boy or girl names?

Graeme is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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