Kiefer: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ee-ehf-ehr
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Is a boy

Kiefer 'is a boy's name of German origin. The name has become popular in the United States, particularly in the 1990s, thanks to the success of actor Kiefer Sutherland. The name symbolizes strength and resilience, reflecting its origins from the Germanic word for jawbone.

Kiefer Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kiefer is currently #9278 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kiefer is currently #4030 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kiefer is currently #4550 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kiefer is currently #2005 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kiefer is currently #4682 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kiefer is currently #2052 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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