Slater vs Syrus

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

Slater Rank #1,543
Syrus Rank #1,724

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Slater ___

  • Slater James
  • Slater Cole
  • Slater Reid
  • Slater Grant
  • Slater Hayes
  • Slater Wade

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slater or Syrus more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Slater and Syrus mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Slater and Syrus boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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