Shafer is a male name of English origin. It is pronounced as SHAY-fer (/ʃeɪˈfər/) in English. The name has variations, with Shaffer being one of them. In the United States, Shafer has been given to newborn boys sporadically over the years, with varying popularity. It ranked 10,750th in 2018 and 12,173rd in 2016. Although its usage may not be very common, Shafer carries an air of uniqueness and strength that can make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a less conventional name for their baby boy.
Shafer Suggs is a former NFL safety who played for the New York Jets and attended Ball State for college football. |