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Teller

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEL-ur /ˈtɛl.ər/High

Meaning: Teller is an English occupational surname for one who counts or tells — a teller of tales or of money — turned modern given name. As a first name it leans to boys, so we note the cross-sex lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname with a story: Teller means 'one who tells or counts' (said 'TEL-ur'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTeller is an English occupational surname for one who counts or tells — a teller of tales or of money — turned modern given name. As a first name it leans to boys, so we note the cross-sex lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#13296 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Teller is an English occupational surname for one who counts or recounts — the same root as the bank teller and the teller of tales. It has joined the modern crop of surname first names alongside Fletcher, Sawyer and Tanner. It is more often given to boys, which we note (said 'TEL-ur').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Very rare, surname-style, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Teller is an occupational surname — the person who tells, that is counts or recounts. It carries both a storyteller and a bank-counter feel, and it leans to boys as a first name, which we note.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Teller — English occupational surname; boy-leaning as a first name

Variations

TellarTellierTelford

Nicknames

TellEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teller mean?

Teller is an English occupational surname for one who counts or tells — a teller of tales or of money.

How do you pronounce Teller?

It's said TEL-ur /ˈtɛl.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Teller a boy or girl name?

Teller is used for both but leans to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Teller?

Teller is very rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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