Slater - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Slater \s-la-ter\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "hewer of slates". Occupational surname for those who installed slate roofs. Actor Christian Slater.

Similar baby names are Alter and Slade.

Slater is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Slater. Click here to compare Slater with related baby names.