| Meaning | champion, fighter |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Kemper |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Kem-per |
About Kemper
Distinguished and slightly unexpected, Kemper brings surname-style sophistication with a twist. This choice carries professional gravitas while remaining approachable, suggesting someone capable and trustworthy. The name has a vintage quality that feels refreshingly different from current top-ten trends. Kemper works beautifully in formal contexts—imagine it on business cards, academic credentials, or professional correspondence. Yet it maintains warmth and personality, never feeling stuffy or pretentious. The name offers nickname potential with Kemp, providing flexibility as the child grows. Parents choosing Kemper often appreciate traditional naming aesthetics with unique execution, seeking distinction without drama. It suggests someone grounded, intelligent, and dependable—qualities that never go out of style. Kemper represents classic sensibility meeting contemporary individuality.
Nicknames for Kemper
| Kem |
| Kemy |
| Per |
| Kemp |
Famous People Named Kemper
| Kemper Marley | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Kemper Nomland | American architect |
| Kemper Crabb | American musician and composer |
| Kemper N. Bocock | American lawyer and politician |
| Kemper Freeman Jr. | American real estate developer |
| Kemper Hyers | American film producer |
| Kemper K. Knapp | American politician |
| Kemper Lakes Golf Club | American golf course |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | American art museum |
| Kemper County, Mississippi | American county |
| Kemper Military School & College | American educational institution |
| Kemper Arena | American sports arena |
| Kemper Williams Park | American park |
| Kemper Sports | American sports management company |
| Kemper Norton | British musician |
| Kemper Sease | American football player |
| Kemper Thomas | American judge |
| Kemper Tool | American manufacturer |
| Kemper Freeman | American politician |
| Kemper Insurance | American insurance company |
Characters Named Kemper
| Kemper Boyd | Character in the novel "The Bone Tree" by Greg Iles |
| Kemper Dark | Character in the novel "Kemper" by Kathi S. Barton |
| Kemper Dixon | Character in the film "Chillerama" |
| Kemper Jones | Character in the film "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" |
| Kemper Peacock | Character in the novel "Caleb's Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks |
| Kemper Radwell | Character in the TV series "Scream Queens" |
| Kemper Fullerton | Character in the film "Halloween II" |