Kepler: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Kepler – Meaning: Occupational surname from Kappler, meaning 'cap maker' or 'hat maker'; best known from the astronomer Johannes Kepler – Origin: German – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KEP-ler


Kepler is a German boy's name meaning “Occupational surname from Kappler, meaning 'cap maker' or 'hat maker'; best known from the astronomer Johannes Kepler”. It appears in our list of Whimsical Baby Names Full of Wonder.

Meaning & Origin of Kepler

Meaning: Occupational surname from Kappler, meaning 'cap maker' or 'hat maker'; best known from the astronomer Johannes Kepler.

Origin: German.

How to Pronounce Kepler

Phonetic: KEP-ler   IPA: /ˈkɛplər/

Popularity of Kepler

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.

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