Slater vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Slater Rank #1,543

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Rush mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Slater and Rush boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.