Kemp vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kemp Rank #5,951
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kemp ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kemp

Brooks Reed Sloane Vance Thayer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemp or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Kemp and Theodore mean?

Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kemp and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kemp is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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