Porter
por-tur
US Popularity:933
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:gatekeeper; doorkeeper
Porter is a masculine name of French and English origins. Coming from the Old French word portier, this unique name translates to “gatekeeper” or “doorkeeper.” This makes for a poetic way to remind baby that the door to their destiny is in their own hands. If you imagine baby being a strong leader in their life and knowing the “ins” and “outs” of their profession, the name Porter is sure to make for strong inspiration.
Porter Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Porter is currently #2225 on The Bump
Boy:Porter is currently #676 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Porter is currently #933 in U.S. births
Boy:Porter is currently #311 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#933
in 2022
- 107
from 2021
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