Gates vs Slate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slate

Boy #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,330
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sla, Sly, Slie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Slate Rank #3,330

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3330 for Slate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gates ___

  • Gates William
  • Gates Henry
  • Gates Thomas
  • Gates James
  • Gates Alexander
  • Gates Grant

Slate ___

  • Slate James
  • Slate William
  • Slate Thomas
  • Slate Henry
  • Slate John
  • Slate Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Slate more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Slate at #3330 in the United States.

What do Gates and Slate mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Gates and Slate boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.

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