Dana vs Kemper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Kemper

Boy #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemp, Kem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Kemper Rank #4,269

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #4269 for Kemper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Kemper ___

  • Kemper James
  • Kemper Cole
  • Kemper Lee
  • Kemper Grant
  • Kemper Reid
  • Kemper Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Kemper more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Kemper at #4269 in the United States.

What do Dana and Kemper mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin).

Are Dana and Kemper boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Kemper is primarily a boy name.

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