Boulder

Q: How popular is the name Boulder?

Boulder is ranked #42250 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-OHLD-er ]

Boy Name #42,250 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Boulder is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-OHLD-er.

Parents who love the name Boulder often also consider Estle, Abrien, Grenville .

Popularity Over Time

#42,250

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,250
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bou Boy Bouie Boulie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Boulder Adriel

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Boulder Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Boulder Damian

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Boulder Diego

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Boulder Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Boulder Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Boulder Jayden

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Boulder Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Boulder Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Boulder Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow

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Abrien Boy Old Celtic Grenville Boy Anglo-Norman French Mcdaniel Boy Irish Gaelic Estle Boy Latin Mycol Boy Hebrew Overton Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder

Is Boulder a boy or girl name?

Boulder is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Boulder?

Boulder is pronounced b-OHLD-er.

How popular is the name Boulder?

Boulder is currently ranked #42250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Boulder?

Common nicknames for Boulder include Bou, Boy, Bouie, and Boulie.

Is Boulder a common or rare name?

Boulder is an uncommon name, ranked #42250 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Boulder

Boulder is a boy name .

Boulder is currently ranked #42,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Boulder include Bou, Boy, Bouie, and Boulie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.