Smith vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Smith Rank #1,580

Slater Rank #1,543

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

Is Smith or Slater more popular?

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

What do Smith and Slater mean?

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

Are Smith and Slater boy or girl names?

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