Sullivan vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Sullivan Rank #340

Excel Rank #38,796

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Sullivan or Excel more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Excel mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Sullivan and Excel boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.