Wilhelm vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilhelm

Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian 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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Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Excel Rank #38,796

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Wilhelm or Excel more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Wilhelm and Excel mean?

Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Wilhelm and Excel boy or girl names?

Wilhelm is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.