Boy · #3,518 in 2026

Exell

Exell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Arthur Wallis Exell (1901–1993), British botanist and cryptographer Boyd Exell, Australian horse driver, trainer, and equestrian judge Gavin Exell, Australian rules footballer Joseph Exell, editor of The Pulpit Commentary

Current Rank
#3,518
Peak Rank
#4,168 (1919)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1937
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#4168
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Exell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Exell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Arthur Wallis Exell (1901–1993), British botanist and cryptographer Boyd Exell, Australian horse driver, trainer, and equestrian judge Gavin Exell, Australian rules footballer Joseph Exell, editor of The Pulpit Commentary

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The Story of Exell

Exell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 5 Exells were born — ranking #4,168 that year. As of 2026, Exell ranks #3,518 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Exells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Exell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Exell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Excel
  • Exile
  • Exult
  • Isil
  • Ixl
  • Igual
  • Igel
  • Igal
  • Exalt
  • Eggshell
  • Accel
  • Ezell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Exell

What does the name Exell mean?
Exell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Arthur Wallis Exell (1901–1993), British botanist and cryptographer Boyd Exell, Australian horse driver, trainer, and equestrian judge Gavin Exell, Australian rules footballer Joseph Exell, editor of The Pulpit Commentary
How popular is Exell in 2026?
In 2026, Exell ranks #3,518 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Exell most popular?
Exell reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #4,168 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Exell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Exell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Exell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Exell include Aarne, Aline, Aloisius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Exell

Exell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Exell's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #4,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Exell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.