Judd vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Slater Rank #1,543

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1543 for Slater.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judd ___

  • Judd Allen
  • Judd Wayne
  • Judd Lee
  • Judd Ray
  • Judd Dean
  • Judd Scott

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 Judd

Beau Hank Wade Colt Wyatt

If you choose Slater

Sawyer Easton Archer Wren Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Slater more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Judd and Slater mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Judd and Slater boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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