Hayes vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Hayes Rank #160

Excel Rank #38,796

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Hayes or Excel more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Excel mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Hayes and Excel boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.