Slater vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Slater Rank #1,543

Shay Rank #1,707

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Slater or Shay more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Slater and Shay mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Slater and Shay boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.