Keller vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keller

Boy #1,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cellar keeper, wine steward"

Origin: German

German American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Keller Rank #1,626

Kelly Rank #1,576

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #1626 for Keller.

Is Keller or Kelly more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Keller at #1626 in the United States.

What do Keller and Kelly mean?

Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin). Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Keller and Kelly boy or girl names?

Keller is primarily a boy name. Kelly is primarily a boy name.