Johann vs Keller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

Playground Safety Score

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Keller

Boy #1,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cellar keeper, wine steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,626
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Johann Rank #1,790
Keller Rank #1,626

Keller is more popular, ranked #1626 vs #1790 for Johann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

Keller ___

  • Keller James
  • Keller Reid
  • Keller Thomas
  • Keller Grant
  • Keller Hugh
  • Keller Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Johann

Helga Greta Klaus Ingrid Franz

If you choose Keller

Harper Beckett Sloane Griffin Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Keller more popular?

Keller is more popular, ranked #1626 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Johann and Keller mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin).

Are Johann and Keller boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Keller is primarily a boy name.

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