Slater
SLAY-ter
Popularity
#14983
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
2,279
Peak Year
#139 in 2022
First Recorded
1915
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English occupational surname referring to a person who lays slates, a type of roofing material.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Christian Slater
American actor known for his film roles.
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