Kiffin

A Welsh place name and surname, Kiffin derives from Cyffin or Gyffin, meaning "limit" or "confine". Also spelled Kyffin, this spelling might help ensure it isn't pronounced with a 'KIE' sound. Kiffin Rockwell is a notable, historic bearer who was the first American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft during World War I. He had joined the French Foreign Legion early on in the war, but transferred to France's air arm after being injured in the trenches.

Kiffin is also given to girls.

Pronounced KIF-in.

As of October 2026, Kiffin ranked #10527 in US births in 1978 SSA.