Slater vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

American English Australian

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Slater Rank #1,543

Irving Rank #1,618

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Slater or Irving more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Slater and Irving mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Slater and Irving boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.