The baby name Kiffer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪfər/ (KIF-er).
Kiffer is English in Origin.
The baby name Kiffer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪfər/ (KIF-er).
Kiffer is English in Origin.
Kiffer is a rare English given name most often arising as a pet form of Christopher. In British use, especially in the 19th–20th centuries, Kiff and Kiffer developed as informal nicknames alongside Kit, Kip, and Kester, with the -er ending marking a colloquial, endearing style. When traced to Christopher (from Greek Christophoros), it carries the meaning Christ-bearer.
As an independent given name or a surname turned forename, Kiffer can also reflect Germanic roots linked to Kiefer/Kieffer/Keefer. These surnames derive either from Middle High German Küfer meaning cooper or from Kiefer meaning pine, producing regional variants across Germany and Alsace. Modern variants and short forms include Kiff, Kif, Keefer, Kiefer, and Kieffer. Usage is uncommon in English-speaking countries, lending Kiffer a distinctive, informal feel that remains connected to established traditions.
Kiffer is vanishingly rare. In all, it appears just 12 times, across 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kiffer is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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