Gravelly river or stony place
Derived from a Scottish surname, it likely refers to a specific geographic location characterized by stony ground or a gravelly riverbank. It is most famously associated with the American West through the historical figure John Chisum and subsequent Western films.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Chisum in 2025.
Wealthy cattle baron of the American Old West
Title character and cattle rancher played by John Wayne · Chisum (1970 film)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
