This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- A well or spring
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- WEL-er
Weller is an Old English name meaning "a well or spring," pronounced WEL-er. It's a short, earthy surname-style name for parents who like a name with a clear, simple meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Weller
Meaning: A well or spring.
Origin: Old English.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Weller
WEL-erIPA /ˈwɛlər/
Popularity of Weller
Weller ranked #3090 in the U.S. in 2024, with 40 babies given the name. That's both its latest and its highest rank in the 2018-2024 data, so it's still a rare name that most kids won't share.
Names Like Weller
These names have followed a similar path to Weller in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Weller mean?
A well or spring. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Weller?
Weller is pronounced WEL-er (IPA: /ˈwɛlər/).
Is Weller a popular name right now?
Weller is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3090 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2018–2024.)
Make Weller Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Weller, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Weller? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →




