Lenox vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lenox Rank #1,555
Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Slater mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Lenox and Slater boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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