Nyx vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Excel Rank #38,796

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Nyx or Excel more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Excel mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Nyx and Excel boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.