Peter vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 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

Peter Rank #192
Excel Rank #38,796

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Excel more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Peter and Excel mean?

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

Are Peter and Excel boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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