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Keller

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Pronounced KEL-ər /ˈkɛl.ər/High

Meaning: From the German surname Keller — 'a cellar-keeper; a steward, a wine-keeper' (from Latin cellarius); here for girls; predominantly a boys'/surname nameLow

In 30 seconds: A cellar-keeper; a steward: Keller is a German surname — 'a cellar-keeper, a steward'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Keller — 'a cellar-keeper; a steward, a wine-keeper' (from Latin cellarius); here for girls; predominantly a boys'/surname name
U.S. rank (2025)#6980 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419612025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keller comes from the German occupational surname Keller — 'a cellar-keeper; a steward, a keeper of the wine cellar and stores' (from Latin cellarius). Famed from Helen Keller, the pioneering deaf-blind author and activist. A crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; predominantly a surname/boys' name).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-cellar-keeper at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Keller means 'a cellar-keeper; a steward, a wine-keeper' in German (from Latin cellarius) — a crisp surname-name (Helen Keller) — used for both sexes (here for girls; predominantly a surname/boys' name).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Keller — occupational surname

Variations

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Nicknames

Kel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keller mean?

Keller is German for 'a cellar-keeper; a steward'.

How do you pronounce Keller?

It's said KEL-ər /ˈkɛl.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keller a boy or girl name?

Keller is used for both sexes (predominantly a surname/boys' name); this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Keller?

Keller is rare for girls in the U.S.

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