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John vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

John Rank #21
Excel Rank #38,796

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Excel more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do John and Excel mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are John and Excel boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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