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Keizer
Pronounced KY-zer /ˈkaɪ.zər/Medium
Meaning: A Dutch spelling of Keizer/Kaiser, 'emperor', descended from the Roman Caesar; also a Dutch surname. As a given name it is a bold title-word pick; routes echo the imperial title.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Keizer is a Dutch spelling of the title Keizer/Kaiser, 'emperor', which traces to the Roman Caesar; it is also a Dutch surname. As a given name it reads bold and modern. A title-word name we note. A crisp two-beat pick (said 'KY-zer').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and title-flavored.
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What does the name Keizer mean?
Keizer is a Dutch spelling of Keizer/Kaiser, 'emperor', from the Roman Caesar.
How do you pronounce Keizer?
It's said KY-zer /ˈkaɪ.zər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Keizer a boy or girl name?
Keizer is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Keizer?
Keizer is a rare name in the U.S.