Kessler
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kessler
Kessler is a German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "Kessel" (kettle or cauldron), combined with the suffix "-ler," meaning someone who made or sold kettles or metal vessels.
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Etymology
Kessler is a German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "Kessel" (kettle or cauldron), combined with the suffix "-ler," meaning someone who made or sold kettles or metal vessels. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly among Jewish and Christian populations in Central Europe, with notable bearers including American businessman Leon Kessler and various academics throughout Germanic regions.
Kessler currently ranks #3,616 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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