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Kemper

Pronunciation: [ k-EHMP-er ]

Boy Name #4,269 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4269, Kemper is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Kemper is a boy name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHMP-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25

Nicknames

Kem Key Kemie Kempie

Also a Girl Name

Kemper is also used as a girl name, ranked #6628.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemper

Is Kemper a boy or girl name?
Kemper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4269. As a girl name, it is ranked #6628. Kemper is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kemper?
Kemper is pronounced k-EHMP-er.
How popular is the name Kemper?
Kemper is currently ranked #4269 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kemper?
Common nicknames for Kemper include Kem, Key, Kemie, and Kempie.
Is Kemper a common or rare name?
Kemper is an uncommon name, ranked #4269 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kemper

Kemper is a boy name .

Is Kemper a boy or girl name? Kemper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,269 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,628. Kemper is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kemper is currently ranked #4,269 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kemper include Kem, Key, Kemie, and Kempie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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