Slater vs Cecil

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 #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Slater Rank #1,543

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Cecil mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Slater and Cecil boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.