Alder vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Alder Rank #1,424

Slater Rank #1,543

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Alder or Slater more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Alder and Slater mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Alder and Slater boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.