Slater vs Lucius

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 #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Slater Rank #1,543

Lucius Rank #1,390

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Lucius more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Lucius mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Slater and Lucius boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.