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Kemper
♂ Boy
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.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'
U.S. rank (2025)#6288 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,598
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
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
Variations
KemporKamper
Nicknames
Kem
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kemper mean?
Kemper is a German surname, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'.
How do you pronounce Kemper?
It's said KEM-pər /ˈkɛm.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.