Shaffer
SHAY-fer
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
43
Peak Year
#9 in 2002
First Recorded
1971
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Shaffer is a surname turned first name, of German origin, meaning 'steward' or 'shepherd.'
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Paul Shaffer
Canadian-American musician, best known for Letterman
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