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Slone

♂ Boy

Pronounced SLOHN /ˈsloʊn/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Sloane, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh, 'raid; hosting; expedition'. Sloane leans to girls in recent decades; Slone is used chiefly for boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat Irish surname-name: Slone respells Sloane, from a root meaning 'raider; expedition' (said 'SLOHN').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA modern respelling of Sloane, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh, 'raid; hosting; expedition'. Sloane leans to girls in recent decades; Slone is used chiefly for boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#13905 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819942024

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

Slone respells Sloane, itself an anglicization of the Irish surname O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh — a raid, a hosting, a war-band on the move. Sloane has leaned to girls in the U.S. in recent decades, while the Slone spelling is used chiefly for boys. Terse, sharp, and Celtic (said 'SLOHN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, terse, and surname-style.

Did you know? Sloane comes from an Irish surname built on sluaghadh, a raid or hosting of warriors. The Slone spelling keeps the sound and reads more as a boy's name, which we note (said 'SLOHN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Slone — Respelling of Sloane; Irish surname O Sluaghadhain

Variations

SloaneSloan

Nicknames

Slo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Slone mean?

Slone respells Sloane, from the Irish surname O Sluaghadhain, built on sluaghadh, 'raid; expedition'.

How do you pronounce Slone?

It's said SLOHN /ˈsloʊn/ — one syllable.

Is Slone a boy or girl name?

Slone is used here as a boy's name, though the Sloane spelling leans to girls.

How popular is Slone?

Slone is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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