Philip vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Philip Rank #522

Excel Rank #38,796

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Philip or Excel more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Philip and Excel mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Excel boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.