Kelso
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ship's island, fierce island
Origin: English/Old Norse
Popularity: Ranked #6287 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kelsey. Shares the meaning 'Ship's island, fierce island.'
Similar names: kelson, kelsey, kelsi, kelsie, kelsy, kaelo, kelis, kelissa
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kelso? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Kelso, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kelso
What does the name Kelso mean?
Kelso means “Ship's island, fierce island” from English/Old Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Kelso?
Kelso has English/Old Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Ship's island, fierce island”.
How popular is Kelso?
Kelso ranked #6143 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Kelso most popular?
Kelso peaked in 2024 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Kelso a boy or girl name?
Kelso is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kelsos in registered births are male.
Is the name Kelso rising or falling in popularity?
Kelso has fallen 612 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5531 in 2020 to #6143 in 2025.
How long has Kelso been recorded?
Kelso appears in birth records across 41 years — from 1915 through 2025.