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Kalder

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-dur /ˈkæl.dər/Medium

Meaning: A modern surname-style name, a K- spin on Calder, a Scottish/English place and surname meaning 'rocky water; stream; hard water.' Sturdy and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged surname-style name: Kalder spins on Calder ('rocky water; stream') (said 'KAL-dur'). Sturdy and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA modern surname-style name, a K- spin on Calder, a Scottish/English place and surname meaning 'rocky water; stream; hard water.' Sturdy and current.
U.S. rank (2024)#11599 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820162024

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

Kalder respells Calder, a Scottish/English name for 'rocky water; stream.' It reads sturdy and current as a surname-style given name - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAL-dur').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, rugged, and modern.

Did you know? Kalder is a K- spin on Calder - a Scottish place and surname meaning 'rocky water; stream' - giving it a rugged, nature-touched, modern feel (said 'KAL-dur').
Overall data confidence 38%
References - Kalder — K- spin on Calder; 'rocky water; stream'

Variations

CalderKaldurCaldur

Nicknames

KalDer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalder mean?

Kalder is a modern spin on Calder, a Scottish surname meaning 'rocky water; stream.'

How do you pronounce Kalder?

It's said KAL-dur /ˈkæl.dər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kalder a boy or girl name?

Kalder is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kalder?

Kalder is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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