Kemper vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kemper Rank #4,269
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4269 for Kemper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kemper ___

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

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 Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemper or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kemper at #4269 in the United States.

What do Kemper and Theodore mean?

Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kemper and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kemper is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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