Slate vs Macen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slate

Boy #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Slate Rank #3,330

Macen Rank #3,233

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3330 for Slate.

Is Slate or Macen more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Slate at #3330 in the United States.

What do Slate and Macen mean?

Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Slate and Macen boy or girl names?

Slate is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.