Slater vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Slater Rank #1,543

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1543 for Slater.

Is Slater or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Slater and Terrence mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Slater and Terrence boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.