Champion, athlete, or warrior
Derived from the Middle English word 'kempe', which itself comes from the Old English 'cempa'. It was originally an occupational surname or nickname for a professional fighter or someone known for their physical prowess in contests.
Less common today
Kemp isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,818 in 1995.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director
Professional baseball player
The protagonist's rival in the novel The Invisible Man · The Invisible Man
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
