Slater vs Payton

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 #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

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Slater Rank #1,543

Payton Rank #1,515

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Payton mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Slater and Payton boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.