Skylar vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Skylar Rank #134
Slater Rank #1,543

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 vs #1543 for Slater.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Skylar ___

  • Skylar Rose
  • Skylar Grace
  • Skylar Dawn
  • Skylar Blue
  • Skylar Jade
  • Skylar Mae

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 Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

If you choose Slater

Sawyer Easton Archer Wren Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylar or Slater more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Skylar and Slater mean?

Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Skylar and Slater boy or girl names?

Skylar is primarily a girl name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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