James vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Slater Rank #1,543

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1543 for Slater.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James 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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Slater

Sawyer Easton Archer Wren Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Slater more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do James and Slater mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are James and Slater boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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