Boulder

The first name Boulder is a masculine name that originates from English and literally means "the boulder" or "the stone."

What does the name Boulder mean?

The name Boulder has the literal meaning "the boulder" or "the stone" and originates from English.

Where does the name Boulder come from?

Boulder is a masculine first name of English origin with the meaning "the boulder" or "the stone." The English word "boulder" refers to a boulder, stone, or rubble and is common in both American and British variants.

How do you pronounce Boulder?

The pronunciation of Boulder is two syllables and has a full, slightly elongated sound. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Boul-der" [ˈboʊldɐ], with the diphthong "-oul" creating a broad sound movement. The ending "-der" gives the name a stable, powerful note. This makes Boulder sound massive and present - calm, strong, and with a dense sound profile.

Popularity

In Germany, Boulder is a rather rare first name. In local name rankings, it has not gained significance so far. Its best placement was in 2004, when it reached the 11,354th position in the U.S. name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Boulder was given as a first name in the USA about 10 times, placing it at the 6,349th position. However, in the last ten years, this name has not been given to any child there.