Weller - A very unique male name
Weller at a glance
Weller is ranked #2688 among boy baby names in 2025, with 16 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #2688 and first appeared on the charts in 2022.
- Rank in 2025
- #2688
- Births in 2025
- 16
- Peak year
- 2025 (#2688)
- First appeared
- 2022
- Popularity
- 1 in 91,643 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Weller peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2688.
Famous with this name
Peter Weller
Mary Louise Weller
Frederick Weller
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Weller is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Weller is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #702 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,459.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Weller is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Weller origin and meaning
English and German surname
A transferred surname; its occupational origin is not fully settled, possibly connected with salt-boiling or work at a well
Weller is a surname first — English and German — that has only just begun to be used as a boy's first name in the US, appearing in 2022. Surname revivals like this are chosen for sound and family connection rather than meaning.
Origin uncertain
Weller is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Weller, pop culture references for the name Weller and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Weller
We've found the following names that sound similar to Weller, sorted by popularity.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2688 |
| 2024 | 4333 |
| 2023 | 4358 |
| 2022 | 3218 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 702 |
| North Carolina | 1458 |
| Ohio | 1459 |
Even more about Weller
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Weller a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Weller?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
WELL-er · /ˈwɛlər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Wells
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2022, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Weller fits the current taste for sturdy, occupational-sounding surnames as first names.
Worth knowing
- As a new surname transfer it will often be heard as the more familiar Wells or Walker
