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Teller Pronunciation

Teller is pronounced TEH-ler /ˈtɛ.lər/High

Meaning: From the surname Teller — 'one who counts/tallies' or 'a teller of tales'; English/German occupational originMedium

In 30 seconds: A counter of coins, a teller of tales: Teller is an occupational surname turned crisp modern name. Storyteller charm meets surname-name cool — with a magician's wink (Penn & Teller).

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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningFrom the surname Teller — 'one who counts/tallies' or 'a teller of tales'; English/German occupational origin

U.S. rank (2024)#3504 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Teller comes from an English and German occupational surname — 'one who counts or tallies', or 'a teller of tales' (from tell). Like Sawyer and Tanner, it crosses to a modern first name; the magician Teller and physicist Edward Teller are noted bearers.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, story-and-count-rooted, and surname-handsome.

Did you know? Teller can mean both a 'teller of stories' and one who 'tallies' or counts — and the silent magician Teller, of Penn & Teller, gives the name a famously enigmatic owner.

Overall data confidence 75%

Surname dictionaries — Teller — occupational etymology

Variations

Tellar

Nicknames

Tell

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If you like Teller…

Tanner— a fellow occupational surname-name

Sawyer— the companion trade surname-name

Fletcher— another craft surname-name

Archer— a sister action surname-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Teller?

Teller is pronounced TEH-ler (/ˈtɛ.lər/). Press play above to hear Teller said aloud.

How do you say Teller?

Teller is said TEH-ler (/ˈtɛ.lər/). Press play above to hear Teller said aloud.

What does the name Teller mean?

Teller is an occupational surname meaning 'one who counts/tallies' or 'a teller of tales'.

Is Teller a boy or girl name?

Teller is a boy's name.

How popular is Teller?

Teller is a rare, modern name in the U.S.