Slater vs Cam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Slater Rank #1,543

Cam Rank #1,426

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Cam more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Cam mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Slater and Cam boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.