Nathan vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Nathan Rank #62

Excel Rank #38,796

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Nathan or Excel more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Excel mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Excel boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.