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Boy Name

Schaefer

"German occupational surname meaning shepherd."

Ranked #13851 for boys

About the Name Schaefer

Meaning

German occupational surname meaning shepherd.

Origin

German

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#13851

Schaefer is a boy name of German origin. The name means "German occupational surname meaning shepherd." and Currently ranked #13851 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other German names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#14
1990
#20
2000
#18
2010
#16
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Shafer

Boy

Possibly derived from Hebrew 'shofar' (trumpet) or related to scribal traditions.

Schneider

Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
8
Starts with
S
Origin
German

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