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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Cold spring or well
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- KAWLD-wel
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
KAWLD-welIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Caldwell mean?
Cold spring or well. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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