Bolt
Meaning
"sudden dash or rush"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #19,007
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sudden dash or rush"
Origin: Old English
"bright clearing in the wood"
Origin: Old English
Whitlee is more popular, ranked #3025 vs #19007 for Bolt.
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Whitlee is more popular, ranked #3025 compared to Bolt at #19007 in the United States.
Bolt means "sudden dash or rush" (Old English origin). Whitlee means "bright clearing in the wood" (Old English origin).
Bolt is primarily a boy name. Whitlee is primarily a girl name.