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Kessler

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kessler

Pronounced KESS-lər /ˈkɛs.lər/High

Meaning: From the German surname Kessler — 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith' (from Kessel, 'a kettle, a cauldron')Medium

In 30 seconds: A kettle-maker: Kessler is a German occupational surname — 'a kettle-maker, coppersmith'. Crisp, strong, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Kessler — 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith' (from Kessel, 'a kettle, a cauldron')
U.S. rank (2025)#3616 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 537
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719902025

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

Kessler comes from the German occupational surname Kessler — 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith, a maker of cauldrons' (from Kessel, 'a kettle, a cauldron'). A crisp, strong, modern surname-name (nickname Kess or Kessie).

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

Did you know? Kessler means 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith' in German (from Kessel, 'a kettle, a cauldron') — a crisp, strong occupational surname-name (nickname Kess).
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Kessler — occupational surname

Variations

KeslerKessling

Nicknames

Kess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kessler mean?

Kessler is German for 'a kettle-maker, a coppersmith'.

How do you pronounce Kessler?

It's said KESS-lər /ˈkɛs.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kessler a boy or girl name?

Kessler is a boy's name.

How popular is Kessler?

Kessler is a rare name in the U.S.

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