Kelso vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelso

Boy #4,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chalk ridge, chalk farm"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

English American African-American

8 High Risk

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Kelso Rank #4,370

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Kelso is more popular, ranked #4370 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Is Kelso or Chadwick more popular?

Kelso is more popular, ranked #4370 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Kelso and Chadwick mean?

Kelso means "chalk ridge, chalk farm" (Old English origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Kelso and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Kelso is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.