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Kemp

Pronunciation: [ k-EHMP ]

Boy Name #5,951 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kemp is a boy name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHMP.

Parents who love the name Kemp often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,951
Total SSA Count: 15

Alternative Spellings

Kemari #1988 Kemper #4269 Kemuel #4380 Kemarion #4542

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Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemp

Is Kemp a boy or girl name?

Kemp is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kemp?

Kemp is pronounced k-EHMP.

How popular is the name Kemp?

Kemp is currently ranked #5951 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kemp a common or rare name?

Kemp is an uncommon name, ranked #5951 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kemp

Kemp is a boy name .

Kemp is currently ranked #5,951 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kemp include Kemari, Kemper, Kemuel, Kemarion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.