71%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. KEE-fər [key·IPA] Meaning & History From a German surname meaning either "pine tree" or "barrel maker". DetailsPopularity Last ranked #709 in 1991 United States Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is modern mature upper class urban strong rough strange complex serious Categories actors, currently out of the US top 1000, Dragon Quest characters, flora, green, nature, occupations, plants, surnames, trees Entry updated October 11, 2012 ·