Eller, derived from Old Norse elements 'alr' meaning all or universal, and 'herr' signifying lord or chief, is a unisex given name of Scandinavian origin. It was primarily used in Norway but gained some popularity in other parts of Scandinavia as well. The name has been historically associated with the Norwegian nobility, likely due to its prestigious connotations.
The name Eller experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 481 births recorded between 1882 and 1955. The most popular years for the name were 1890 and 1917, each with 14 births. However, there are also several years with only a single digit number of births, including some years with as few as five births.