Slater vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Slater Rank #1,543

Smith Rank #1,580

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Slater or Smith more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Slater and Smith mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Slater and Smith boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.