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Wilson vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,796
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645
Excel Rank #38,796

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Excel more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Excel mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Excel boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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