Kelson
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Oak tree, strength
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #3812 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Elon. Shares the meaning 'Oak tree, strength.'
Similar names: keloni, kelso, kaelon, kaeloni, kaeson, kehloni, keilon, keison
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kelson? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Kelson, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kelson
What does the name Kelson mean?
Kelson means “Oak tree, strength” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Kelson?
Kelson has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Oak tree, strength”.
How popular is Kelson?
Kelson ranked #3757 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Kelson most popular?
Kelson peaked in 2009 with 49 babies registered that year.
Is Kelson a boy or girl name?
Kelson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kelsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Kelson rising or falling in popularity?
Kelson has risen 1140 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4897 in 2020 to #3757 in 2025.
How long has Kelson been recorded?
Kelson appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1962 through 2025.