Kemp - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Kemp \k(e)-mp\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kemp. Compare Kemp with related baby names.