Son of Kel; son of Ceol
Kelson is an English patronymic surname-turned-given name. It most likely derives from the Old English name Ceol, meaning 'ship', or as a variant of Kelton, meaning 'calf town'. In modern usage, it is often chosen as a more unique alternative to names like Nelson or Kelton.
About 29 boys were named Kelson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The King of Gwynedd in the Deryni novels · The Chronicles of the Deryni
Brazilian professional boxer
