Lewis vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Lewis Rank #435
Excel Rank #38,796

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Excel more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Excel mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Lewis and Excel boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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