Phillip vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Phillip Rank #627

Excel Rank #38,796

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Phillip or Excel more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Excel mean?

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

Are Phillip and Excel boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.