Slade

Meaning of Slade

Slade comes from an Old English word that means "valley" or "slope." It often refers to someone who lived near a sloping area of land.

Slade has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Slade

After ranking as high as #855 in 2007, Slade has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Slade

• Slade Wilson
  Fictional comic book character
• Slade Gorton
  Former U.S. Senator
• Slade Heathcott
  Professional baseball player
• Slade Pearce
  American actor
• Slade St Claire
  Australian actor

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Questions about the name Slade

What does the name Slade mean?

Slade means slade comes from an old english word that means "valley" or "slope." it often refers to someone who lived near a sloping area of land, and it comes from English origins.

Is Slade a boy's or a girl's name?

Slade is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Slade?

Slade did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Slade most popular?

Slade peaked at #855 in 2007.