Caldwell

At a Glance: Name: Caldwell – Meaning: cold spring or well – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: KAWLD-wel

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Caldwell is an Old English name that started out as a place name and surname, built from words meaning cold spring or well. It has a grounded, landscape-rooted feel rather than a soft or trendy one. If you want a name with a clear, literal origin story, Caldwell fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Caldwell

Meaning: Cold spring or well.

Origin: Old English (place name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Caldwell

Phonetic: KAWLD-wel   IPA: /ˈkɔːldwɛl/

Popularity of Caldwell

SSA records for Caldwell run from 1906 to 2024, with its peak popularity in 1906 at rank #1136 (6 babies given the name that year). By 2024 it had dropped to rank #6209, with 14 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1906–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Caldwell mean?

Cold spring or well. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caldwell)

How do you pronounce Caldwell?

Caldwell is pronounced KAWLD-wel (IPA: /ˈkɔːldwɛl/).

Is Caldwell a popular name right now?

Caldwell peaked at #1136 in 1906 and is ranked #6209 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)

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