Pete vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Pete Rank #3,090
Excel Rank #38,796

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Excel more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Pete and Excel mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Pete and Excel boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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