Reno vs Slate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reno

Boy #3,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, renewed"

Origin: Italian/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,423
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ren

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Reno Rank #3,423
Slate Rank #3,330

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 vs #3423 for Reno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reno ___

  • Reno James
  • Reno Cole
  • Reno Blake
  • Reno Cruz
  • Reno Lane
  • Reno Scott

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 Reno

Rio Milo Cleo Stella Nova

If you choose Slate

River Stone Flint Ash Onyx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reno or Slate more popular?

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 compared to Reno at #3423 in the United States.

What do Reno and Slate mean?

Reno means "reborn, renewed" (Italian/Spanish origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Reno and Slate boy or girl names?

Reno is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.

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