Slater vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Slater Rank #1,543

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Slater or Ignatius more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Slater and Ignatius mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Slater and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.