Slater vs Derick

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 #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Slater Rank #1,543

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Derick mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Slater and Derick boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.