Kelso vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelso

Boy #4,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chalk ridge, chalk farm"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Kelso Rank #4,370

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4370 for Kelso.

Is Kelso or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Kelso at #4370 in the United States.

What do Kelso and Cavan mean?

Kelso means "chalk ridge, chalk farm" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kelso and Cavan boy or girl names?

Kelso is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.