Glenn vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gle, Gly, Glie

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Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Slate, Slay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Slater Rank #1,543

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1543 for Slater.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Glenn ___

  • Glenn Michael
  • Glenn Robert
  • Glenn Thomas
  • Glenn Alan
  • Glenn David
  • Glenn Patrick

Slater ___

  • Slater James
  • Slater Cole
  • Slater Reid
  • Slater Grant
  • Slater Hayes
  • Slater Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Slater

Sawyer Easton Archer Wren Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Slater more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Slater mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Glenn and Slater boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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