Schaeffer - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Schaeffer \scha(ef)-fer\ is pronounced SHAY-fer. It is of German origin, and its meaning is "steward".

Schaeffer has 1 variant form: Schaffer.

Baby names that sound like Schaeffer are Shefer and Shafeer.

Schaeffer is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Schaeffer. Compare Schaeffer with related baby names.