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Kelso

KEHL-soh

Popularity

#4367

rising

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'.

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Numerology

4

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.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

FriendlySociableReliableLoyal

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