Kelso name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English, Scots, Gaelic and English
Pronunciation: k(e)-lso
Meaning: Ship's Island, Brave, Shining Upon Man, Fierce Island, Ceol Which Means Ship and Victory
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What does Kelso mean?

Kelso is variation of durable and admired Kelsey. Kelsey is variant of dominant Chelsea. Kelsey means Shining Upon Man, Brave and Ship is chiefly used in English and English is originated from Old English.

How do I pronounce Kelso?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Kelso as k(e)-lso. It can also be pronounced as kel-so.

Variants of Kelso

Kelsey, Chelsea, Celsey, Celsea, Kelsi, Chelseamarie

How popular is the name Kelso?

Kelso is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1915 but could not make beyond the top 3000. There are over 261 babies that have been given the name Kelso in United States.

Kelso is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use and also in Belgium. As per our estimate, over 200 people has been named Kelso globally.

YearRankBirths
2023443323
2022499419
2021630113
2020568115
2019554716
2018759710
2017633413
201696517
2015748710
201481259
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Kelso

Your motto is "Why fight when you can solve issues the better way?" You are probably gifted with great physical and spiritual energy that you use to help people. If you put your mind on something, giving up before its done is out of the question. Lies can be comforting, but you always prefer to hear the ugly truth instead. Focus on your dreams and create the life you always imagined for yourself.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Kelso

  •  Lynzie - Originated from Old English, Unorthodox Lynzie is mostly used in English and English typically bestowed upon both sexes, Lynzie means "From the Linden Tree Island or Island of Linden Trees"
  •  Bosten - Meaning of Bosten is A Place Name and From Boston Massachusetts has origin in English is used as a baby boy name. Bosten is derived from Boston.
  •  Hayg is used substantially in Armenian is a baby boy name. It is rooted from Armenian and Old English, Hayg means "Armenian"
  •  Rextun - Rextuns origin is English bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Rextun is "Kings Town, King's Town and Chieftain". Rextun is resulted from Rexton.
  •  Oakes - Used predominantly in English and English new-fangled and unfamiliar, Oakes has its origin in English and is used for both genders, Oakes means "Near the Oak Trees or From the Oak"

Famous people named Kelso

  • Kelso Roberts, politician in Ontario, Canada
  • Kelso, American thoroughbred race horse considered among the best racehorses

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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