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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Cellar/storehouse keeper
- Origin
- German (surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KEL-er
Keller is a German surname meaning cellar or storehouse keeper, used today as a neutral first name and pronounced KEL-er. If you're weighing it for a child, it carries that straightforward occupational history rather than a soft or symbolic meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Keller
Meaning: Cellar/storehouse keeper.
Origin: German (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Keller
KEL-erIPA /ˈkɛlər/
Popularity of Keller
Keller reached its most popular point in 2012 at rank #1093 with 171 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to rank #1621 with 105.
Names Like Keller
These names share Keller’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Keller mean?
Cellar/storehouse keeper. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Keller?
Keller is pronounced KEL-er (IPA: /ˈkɛlər/).
Is Keller a popular name right now?
Keller peaked at #1093 in 2012 and is ranked #1621 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)
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