Adams vs Slate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Adams Rank #3,243

Slate Rank #3,330

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3330 for Slate.

Is Adams or Slate more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Slate at #3330 in the United States.

What do Adams and Slate mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Adams and Slate boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.