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Slayter

♂ Boy

Pronounced SLAY-tər /ˈsleɪ.tər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Slater — from the English occupational surname, 'a slater; one who lays slate roofs'Low

In 30 seconds: A slate-worker; a roof-tiler: Slayter spells Slater — 'a slater'. Crisp, rugged, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Slater — from the English occupational surname, 'a slater; one who lays slate roofs'
U.S. rank (2024)#6397 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Slayter is a spelling of Slater — from the English occupational surname, 'a slater; one who lays slate roofs'. A crisp, rugged surname-name; the -ay- styling personalizes it (nickname Slay).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-slate-worker at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Slater means 'a slater; one who lays slate roofs' (an English occupational surname) — Slayter is a -ay- spelling, crisp and rugged (said 'SLAY-tər').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Slater — occupational surname

Variations

SlaterSlaytorSlade

Nicknames

Slade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Slayter mean?

Slayter spells Slater — an English occupational surname, 'a slater; one who lays slate roofs'.

How do you pronounce Slayter?

It's said SLAY-tər /ˈsleɪ.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Slayter a boy or girl name?

Slayter is a boy's name.

How popular is Slayter?

Slayter is a very rare name in the U.S.

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