Slater vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Slater Rank #1,543

Skylar Rank #1,553

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Slater or Skylar more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Slater and Skylar mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Slater and Skylar boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.