Roy vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Roy Rank #542

Excel Rank #38,796

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Roy or Excel more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Roy and Excel mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Excel boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.