Boulder: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A large rock
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
BOHL-der

Boulder is an English boy's name meaning “a large rock”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Boulder

Meaning: A large rock.

Origin: English.

How to Pronounce Boulder

BOHL-derIPA /ˈboʊldər/

Popularity of Boulder

Boulder doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Boulder

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