Coppermaker or kettle maker
Kessler is a German occupational surname derived from the word 'kessel', meaning kettle or cauldron. It originally identified a craftsman who manufactured copper cooking vessels or metal basins. In a modern context, it functions as a distinctive, surname-style choice for parents seeking a professional yet approachable name.
Less common today
Kessler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,355 in 2017.
A character in the video game series Infamous Β· Infamous
American professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).