Kemper

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Kemper Pronunciation

Kemper is pronounced KEM-pər /ˈkɛm.pər/High

Meaning: From a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'Medium

In 30 seconds: A fighter's name: Kemper is a German surname — 'a combatant, champion'. Strong, preppy, and distinctive.

Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'

U.S. rank (2024)#4247 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,584

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

Kemper comes from a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'. A strong, distinctive surname-name with a preppy edge.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-fighter at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Kemper comes from German Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant' — a strong, preppy surname-name with a built-in fighting spirit.

Overall data confidence 72%

Surname references — Kemper — etymology

KemporKamper

Kem

Kellan— a fellow K- boys' name

Camden— a companion surname-name

Carter— another occupational surname-name

Sawyer— a fellow trade surname-name

How do you pronounce Kemper?

Kemper is pronounced KEM-pər (/ˈkɛm.pər/). Press play above to hear Kemper said aloud.

How do you say Kemper?

Kemper is said KEM-pər (/ˈkɛm.pər/). Press play above to hear Kemper said aloud.

What does the name Kemper mean?

Kemper is a German surname, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'.

Is Kemper a boy or girl name?

Kemper is a boy's name.

How popular is Kemper?

Kemper is a rare name in the U.S.