Kiefer

KEE-fuh; KEE-fur

German

"barrel maker; pine"

Kiefer Origin and Meaning

The name Kiefer is a boy's name of German origin meaning "barrel maker; pine".

Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to first name use, derived from two old Germanic words, kien and forhe, both of which mean "pine tree."

Kiefer Sutherland, the son of actor Donald Sutherland, was named for director Warren Kiefer, who gave Donald Sutherland his first movie role. Donald was a firm believer in honoring valued friends and mentors--his other sons are named Roeg, Rossif and Angus. Kiefer Sutherland's full name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus.

Another possible cultural namesake is the esteemed German artist Anselm Kiefer.

Kiefer Rank in US Top 1000

# 710 in the US

Kiefer Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2344 on Nameberry

Kiefer Popularity

• 1180 Nameberry 2023

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Famous People Named Kiefer

• Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland American actor; son of actor Donald Sutherland
• Kiefer Isaac Crisologo Ravena Filipino basketball player
• Kiefer Rain Cropper (b. 1994) daughter of musician Jason Cropper of Weezer

Kiefer in Pop Culture

• Kiefer Bauer character on American soap "General Hospital"
• Spelled Kefir it is a liquid yogurt product high in protein and digestive enzymes
• Prince Kiefer character in video game 'Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past'
• Al Kiefer a minor character on “The West Wing”