Keller vs Stephan

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

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German French English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,726
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Steph

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keller Rank #1,626
Stephan Rank #1,726

Keller is more popular, ranked #1626 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keller ___

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

Stephan ___

  • Stephan James
  • Stephan Michael
  • Stephan Alexander
  • Stephan John
  • Stephan David
  • Stephan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keller

Harper Beckett Sloane Griffin Rowan

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keller or Stephan more popular?

Keller is more popular, ranked #1626 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Keller and Stephan mean?

Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Keller and Stephan boy or girl names?

Keller is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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