Roderick vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Excel Rank #38,796

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Roderick or Excel more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Excel mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Roderick and Excel boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.