Kamp

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAMP /ˈkæmp/High

Meaning: From the surname Kamp — Dutch/German, 'a field, an enclosed piece of land' (from Latin campus); also echoes the word 'camp'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A field: Kamp is a Dutch/German surname — 'a field, enclosed land'. Crisp, bold, and warm.

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Origin LowGerman, Dutch

MeaningFrom the surname Kamp — Dutch/German, 'a field, an enclosed piece of land' (from Latin campus); also echoes the word 'camp'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4089 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kamp comes from the Dutch/German surname Kamp, 'a field, an enclosed piece of farmland' (from Latin campus, 'a field', the root of 'camp' and 'champion'). A crisp, bold, modern one-syllable surname-name; it also evokes the friendly word 'camp' (routes layered, which we note).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-field at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Kamp is a Dutch and German surname, 'a field, an enclosed piece of land' (from Latin campus) — and it echoes the word 'camp' — a crisp, bold one-syllable name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Kamp — routes layered

Variations

KampeCamp

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamp mean?

Kamp is a Dutch/German surname, 'a field, enclosed land'; it also echoes 'camp'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kamp?

It's said KAMP /ˈkæmp/ — one syllable.

Is Kamp a boy or girl name?

Kamp is a boy's name.

How popular is Kamp?

Kamp is a very rare name in the U.S.