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Sellers

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Pronounced SEL-urz /ˈsɛl.ərz/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Sellers/Sellars, meaning 'one who sells; a seller', or in some lines 'saddler' (from Old French sellier). Used as a first name it is a modern surname borrowing and leans to boys, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Sellers is an English surname — 'one who sells', or 'saddler' (said 'SEL-urz'). A surname name; it leans to boys, which we note.

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MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Sellers/Sellars, meaning 'one who sells; a seller', or in some lines 'saddler' (from Old French sellier). Used as a first name it is a modern surname borrowing and leans to boys, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#14946

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Sellers (also Sellars) is an English occupational surname — 'one who sells', a merchant or trader; some lines instead trace it to Old French sellier, 'saddler'. Like Parker, Harper and Bailey before it, it has been picked up as a first name; unlike them it has not yet settled on the girls' side, and it leans to boys, which we note honestly (said 'SEL-urz').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., beside heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-crisp, and unusual.

Did you know? Sellers began as a job description: someone who sold, or in some family lines a saddler, from Old French sellier. As a first name it is a modern surname borrowing, and it leans to boys, which we note honestly.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Sellers — English occupational surname Sellers/Sellars 'seller'; also Old French sellier 'saddler'; boy-leaning

Variations

SellarsSellarSellier

Nicknames

SellEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sellers mean?

Sellers is an English occupational surname meaning 'one who sells', or in some lines 'saddler'.

How do you pronounce Sellers?

It's said SEL-urz /ˈsɛl.ərz/ — two beats, stress on the first.

Is Sellers a boy or girl name?

Sellers is a surname name and leans to boys; it is used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Sellers?

Sellers is a very rare given name for girls in the U.S.