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Nick vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Excel Rank #38,796

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Excel more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Nick and Excel mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Nick and Excel boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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