excel sumif multiple columns data

My data is:

I need to calculate a sum of the "col1" and "col2" where "name" is "a": 1+2+5+6 = 14.

Now I am using:

=SUMIF(A:A,"a",B:B)+SUMIF(A:A,"a",C:C)

Is there any better way (eg with arrays)?

>Solution :

Try this, for the sum of values where name is a,

Formula in cell B6 –> Applicable To All Excel Users

=SUMPRODUCT(($A$2:$A$4=$A6)*($B$2:$C$4))

Formula in cell C6 –> Applicable To Only O365 & Excel 2021 Users

=SUM(FILTER($B$2:$C$4,A6=$A$2:$A$4))