Kelso
KEHL-soh
Popularity
#4367
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
373
Peak Year
#24 in 2024
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kelso is of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'chalk river' or 'chalk stream'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Dr. Bob Kelso
Fictional character from the TV show Scrubs.
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