Emmaus vs Kemp

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

Playground Safety Score

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Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,951
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Kemp Rank #5,951

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Kemp ___

  • Kemp Lee
  • Kemp James
  • Kemp Cole
  • Kemp Reid
  • Kemp Grant
  • Kemp Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Kemp

Brooks Reed Sloane Vance Thayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Kemp more popular?

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Kemp mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Emmaus and Kemp boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.

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