Kessler

At a Glance: Name: Kessler – Meaning: kettle-maker (coppersmith) – Origin: German (occupational surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KES-ler

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Kessler comes from a German occupational surname, given historically to a kettle-maker or coppersmith. It's a name with a clear trade-based origin rather than a decorative or poetic one. The Social Security Administration has tracked it as a baby name since 1974, though it has stayed on the rare side.

Meaning & Origin of Kessler

Meaning: Kettle-maker (coppersmith).

Origin: German (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kessler

Phonetic: KES-ler   IPA: /ˈkɛslər/

Popularity of Kessler

Kessler hit its high point in 2017 at rank #3343, with 34 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to rank #5543, with only 17.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kessler mean?

Kettle-maker (coppersmith). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kessler)

How do you pronounce Kessler?

Kessler is pronounced KES-ler (IPA: /ˈkɛslər/).

Is Kessler a popular name right now?

Kessler peaked at #3343 in 2017 and is ranked #5543 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)

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