Scheffler

An unusual surname style name for those who enjoy the likes of Stetson, Seth, Parker, Carter, Sawyer, and Spencer. It's a name with two possible meanings, both occupational.

One theory is that it derives from schaffaere meaning "shepherd", while the other is that it was used as a name for someone who made caskets (Sargtischler) or who made barrels or casks (Fassmacher), making it an equivalent to the more popular Shepherd and Cooper.

Notably borne as a last name by illustrator Axel Scheffler (known for The Gruffalo) and golfer Scottie Scheffler, it has yet to rank as a given name.

Pronounced SHEF-ler.

As of October 2026, Scheffler ranked #13566 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.