Kemp - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kemp \k(e)-

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "fighter, champion". Basketball player Shawn Kemp.

Baby names that sound like Kemp are Kimbo and Quimby. Other similar baby names are Temp, Kam, Kim, Kimo, Kipp, Kyp, Kip and Tempo.

Kemp is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#588 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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