Slater vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Slater Rank #1,543

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Ross mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Slater and Ross boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.