Fred vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Slater mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Fred and Slater boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.