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Keifer
BoyGerman· “from a German surname”
- Meaning
- from a German surname
- Origin
- German
- Pronunciation
- KEE-fur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #11,364
- US babies 2025
- 6
- Best rank
- #926 (1991)
- Peak year
- 1991
Meaning and origin of Keifer
Keifer is a German name that is usually said to mean “from a German surname”.
Keifer is a spelling of Kiefer, a German surname. Kiefer is the German word for pine tree, and the surname may also come from Küfer, a cooper or barrel maker, so both meanings are possible. As a first name, Kiefer became known in North America through the actor Kiefer Sutherland, and spellings like Keifer followed. It is said KEE-fur. Kief is a possible nickname. The name has a relaxed, slightly rugged sound and is rare.
Other spellings with the same sound: Kiefer, Keefer.
Popularity over time
Keifer first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #926 in 1991, the same year it reached its highest count of 131 babies. In 2025, 6 babies were named Keifer, and it ranked #11,364 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,777 in 2000, #4,608 in 2010, and #11,364 in 2025. Of the 1,155 US boys named Keifer since records began, 58% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 268 babies. Since 2010, 122 more have been named Keifer.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dijon, Keenen, Davonta, Jarret, and Octavius.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Keifer is usually pronounced KEE-fur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-er”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Kiefer and Keefer.
Middle names for Keifer
A few middle names that flow with Keifer: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Keifer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keifer mean?
Keifer is a German name that is usually said to mean “from a German surname”.
What is the origin of the name Keifer?
Keifer has German roots. Keifer is a spelling of Kiefer, a German surname.
Is Keifer a popular name?
Not especially. Keifer ranked #11,364 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Keifer a boy or girl name?
Keifer is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Keifer?
Keifer is usually pronounced KEE-fur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings