Slater vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Slater Rank #1,543

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Malek mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Slater and Malek boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.