What does the name Porter mean?

The name Porter means "Doorkeeper".

What is the origin of the name Porter?

Porter is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Porter?

In 2023, 463 babies were named Porter in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Porter a boy's name?

Yes, Porter is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Porter

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Births Last Year: 463 →

All-Time Total: 19,454

Peak Year: 2015

Porter is an English occupational surname derived from the Latin word "portarius," meaning "gatekeeper" or "doorkeeper." It was originally used to describe someone who carried loads.

Notable Namesakes

Porter Robinson - Music producer and DJ.
Porter Wagoner - Country singer and songwriter.
Porter Moser - College basketball coach.
Porter Goss - Former CIA director.
Porter Rockwell - Wild West figure and bodyguard to Joseph Smith.
Porter Stansberry - Financial newsletter writer and investment advisor.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Porter

Hank Beckham Brooks Tate Wells Clay Dax Daxton

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Porter

Millie Murphy Aspen Finley Haven Gracie Josie Della

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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