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Pfeiffer

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Pronounced FY-fur /ˈfaɪ.fər/Medium

Meaning: A German surname, Pfeiffer ('piper; fife-player'), borne by the actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Used here for a girl though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name with a musical root: Pfeiffer means 'piper' (said 'FY-fur'). Reads male/surname — we note the lean.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningA German surname, Pfeiffer ('piper; fife-player'), borne by the actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Used here for a girl though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#14733 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820122023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pfeiffer is a German occupational surname ('piper'). As a girl's given name it is very rare and reads as a surname; it leans male, which we note (said 'FY-fur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier surname use. Rare, surname-style, and distinctive.

Did you know? Pfeiffer is a German surname, 'piper; fife-player,' familiar from actress Michelle Pfeiffer — used here for a girl, though it reads as a surname and leans male, which we note (said 'FY-fur').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Pfeiffer — German surname 'piper'; surname-leaning

Variations

PfeiferPfyferFifer

Nicknames

FeeFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pfeiffer mean?

Pfeiffer is a German surname ('piper'); it reads male/surname, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pfeiffer?

It's said FY-fur /ˈfaɪ.fər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pfeiffer a boy or girl name?

Here Pfeiffer is used as a girl's name, but it reads as a surname and leans male — we note the lean.

How popular is Pfeiffer?

Pfeiffer is rare for girls in the U.S. and reads more as a surname.

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