Renner 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Renner Rank #3,487
Slate Rank #3,330

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 vs #3487 for Renner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renner ___

  • Renner James
  • Renner Cole
  • Renner Blake
  • Renner Hayes
  • Renner Dean
  • Renner Beck

Slate ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Renner

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If you choose Slate

River Stone Flint Ash Onyx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renner or Slate more popular?

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 compared to Renner at #3487 in the United States.

What do Renner and Slate mean?

Renner means "runner, messenger" (German origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Renner and Slate boy or girl names?

Renner is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.

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