Nicholas vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Nicholas Rank #117

Excel Rank #38,796

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Nicholas or Excel more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Excel mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Excel boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.