Kain vs Keller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Kain Rank #1,583
Keller Rank #1,626

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 vs #1626 for Keller.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kain ___

  • Kain James
  • Kain Michael
  • Kain Lee
  • Kain Cole
  • Kain Reid
  • Kain Thomas

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 Kain

Abel Seth Zara Eden Rylan

If you choose Keller

Harper Beckett Sloane Griffin Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kain or Keller more popular?

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 compared to Keller at #1626 in the United States.

What do Kain and Keller mean?

Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin). Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin).

Are Kain and Keller boy or girl names?

Kain is primarily a boy name. Keller is primarily a boy name.

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