Slater vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Slater Rank #1,543

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Lamar mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Slater and Lamar boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.