The baby name Keiffer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːfər/ (KEE-fer),/ˈkaɪfər/ (KY-fer).
Keiffer is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Keiffer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːfər/ (KEE-fer),/ˈkaɪfər/ (KY-fer).
Keiffer is Germanic in Origin.
Keiffer is a modern English given name from the German surname Kiefer/Kieffer, ultimately linked to German Küfer "cooper, barrel maker". In other lineages, the surname Kiefer refers to the "pine tree", carrying a nature meaning. The double-f spelling Keiffer reflects Americanized and Alsatian variations; pronunciation is typically KEE-fer. In Francophone border regions such as Alsace-Lorraine and Luxembourg, Kieffer is a common surname, which also feeds into this given name's pool.
As a given name in North America, Keiffer rose in the late 20th century amid the surname-as-first-name trend, gaining visibility through actor Kiefer Sutherland (whose spelling differs). Keiffer remains the rarer form. Related variants include Kiefer, Kieffer, Keifer, and Keefer; feminine or unisex use is occasional. The name balances imagery of skilled craft and evergreen resilience, offering a distinctive yet approachable Germanic choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2009 | #875 | 5 | 7,454 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Keiffer is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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