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Caulder

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAWL-der /ˈkɔl.dər/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Calder — from the Scottish/Celtic, 'a rough/rocky stream; a stony river' (cald + dwr); a surname/place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rough, rocky stream: Caulder is a form of Calder. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA form/spelling of Calder — from the Scottish/Celtic, 'a rough/rocky stream; a stony river' (cald + dwr); a surname/place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6877 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caulder is a form/spelling of Calder — from the Scottish/Celtic, 'a rough/rocky stream; a stony river' (cald + dwr); a surname/place-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAWL-der').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Calder. Rare, a-rocky-stream at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Calder means 'a rough/rocky stream; a stony river' in Scottish/Celtic — Caulder is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAWL-der').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Calder — routes layered

Variations

CalderCauldorKalder

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caulder mean?

Caulder is a form of Calder — Scottish/Celtic 'a rough/rocky stream'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caulder?

It's said KAWL-der /ˈkɔl.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caulder a boy or girl name?

Caulder is a boy's name.

How popular is Caulder?

Caulder is a very rare name in the U.S.

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