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Slade

Quick answerSlade means "valley" or "dell" and derives from the Old English word "slæd," referring to a low-lying piece of land or ravine.

Old English · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,055
TrendStable
Peak year2007
Syllables1
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,055

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Slade

Slade means "valley" or "dell" and derives from the Old English word "slæd," referring to a low-lying piece of land or ravine.

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Etymology

Slade means "valley" or "dell" and derives from the Old English word "slæd," referring to a low-lying piece of land or ravine. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no strong association to any particular religion or significant historical figures of note.

Slade currently ranks #1,055 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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