Kemp

At a Glance: Name: Kemp – Meaning: champion, warrior – Origin: English/Scottish (occupational surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: KEMP

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Kemp comes from English and Scottish surname roots, where it was an occupational name meaning champion or warrior. That's a documented meaning rather than a guess, which is worth knowing if you want a name with a clear backstory. As a first name, U.S. birth records show it's stayed uncommon for well over a century.

Meaning & Origin of Kemp

Meaning: Champion, warrior.

Origin: English/Scottish (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kemp

Phonetic: KEMP   IPA: /kɛmp/

Popularity of Kemp

Kemp's best showing in Social Security data was back in 1898, when it ranked #1224 with 5 babies given the name; by 2024 it sat at #6018 with 15 babies, so it remains a name very few families choose in any given year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kemp mean?

Champion, warrior. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kemp)

How do you pronounce Kemp?

Kemp is pronounced KEMP (IPA: /kɛmp/).

Is Kemp a popular name right now?

Kemp peaked at #1224 in 1898 and is ranked #6018 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)

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