Kelso vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Kelso Rank #4,370

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4370 for Kelso.

Is Kelso or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Kelso at #4370 in the United States.

What do Kelso and Shaw mean?

Kelso means "chalk ridge, chalk farm" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Kelso and Shaw boy or girl names?

Kelso is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.