Shaw vs Kelso

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chalk ridge, chalk farm"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Kelso Rank #4,370

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

Is Shaw or Kelso more popular?

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

What do Shaw and Kelso mean?

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

Are Shaw and Kelso boy or girl names?

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