Hillary vs Kelsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelsie

Girl #2,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ship's victory"

Origin: Old English Ceol + sige

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,315
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kels, Kell, Elsi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hillary Rank #2,340
Kelsie Rank #2,315

Kelsie is more popular, ranked #2315 vs #2340 for Hillary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hillary ___

  • Hillary Ann
  • Hillary Jane
  • Hillary Grace
  • Hillary Marie
  • Hillary Louise
  • Hillary Rose

Kelsie ___

  • Kelsie Anne
  • Kelsie Marie
  • Kelsie Grace
  • Kelsie Lynn
  • Kelsie Paige
  • Kelsie Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hillary

Ashley Courtney Chelsea Whitney Spencer

If you choose Kelsie

Ashley Courtney Lindsey Tyler Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillary or Kelsie more popular?

Kelsie is more popular, ranked #2315 compared to Hillary at #2340 in the United States.

What do Hillary and Kelsie mean?

Hillary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin). Kelsie means "ship's victory" (Old English Ceol + sige origin).

Are Hillary and Kelsie boy or girl names?

Hillary is primarily a girl name. Kelsie is primarily a girl name.

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