Slater vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Slater Rank #1,543

Ferry Rank #32,658

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Slater or Ferry more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Slater and Ferry mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Slater and Ferry boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.