Keifer
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Keifer
Keifer is a variant spelling of Kiefer, derived from the German word "Küfer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker," with roots in the Old High German occupational naming tradition.
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Etymology
Keifer is a variant spelling of Kiefer, derived from the German word "Küfer," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker," with roots in the Old High German occupational naming tradition. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has become more widely adopted in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it gained some popularity through modern usage.
Keifer currently ranks #11,364 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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