Ross vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

American English Australian

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Ross Rank #1,362

Slater Rank #1,543

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Ross or Slater more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Ross and Slater mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Ross and Slater boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.