Porter
Porter: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Porter
Root meaning: “porter”
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Porter, from porter (“porter”), * From Old French portier (“doorman”), from porte (“door”) * From Old French portour (“bearer”), from porter (“to carry”)
How popular is Porter?
Since 1880, 993 girls and 20,808 boys in the U.S. have been named Porter (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2312 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #275 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #560 for boys, with 599 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Porter
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Porter FAQ
What does the name Porter mean?
Porter traces back to a root meaning "porter". A unisex given name. From Middle English Porter, from porter (“porter”), * From Old French portier (“doorman”), from porte (“door”) * From Old French portour (“bearer”), from porter (“to carry”)
What is the origin of the name Porter?
Porter is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Porter?
Since 1880, 993 girls and 20,808 boys in the U.S. have been named Porter (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2312 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #275 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #560 for boys, with 599 babies given the name.
Is Porter a boy or girl name?
Porter is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 993 girls and 20,808 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.