Slate vs Clarke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slate

Boy #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,330
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Slate Rank #3,330
Clarke Rank #3,358

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slate or Clarke more popular?

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Slate and Clarke mean?

Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Slate and Clarke boy or girl names?

Slate is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.

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