Slater vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,543
Total SSA Count: 114
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Malek Zuriel Eydan Hampton

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Keller Atreyu Jerome Chozyn

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Popularity Comparison

Slater Rank #1,543

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1543 for Slater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slater or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Darrell mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Slater and Darrell boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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