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Boy Name

Porter

"Gatekeeper, doorkeeper, carrier"

Ranked #199 for boys

About the Name Porter

Meaning

Gatekeeper, doorkeeper, carrier

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

P

Boy Rank

#199

Porter is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Gatekeeper, doorkeeper, carrier" and is currently ranked #199 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1980
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1990
#280
2000
#195
2010
#199
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Porter

  • CP Cole Porter

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Boy

Noble, patrician, of noble birth

Latin #128

Preston

Boy

Priest's town, holy settlement

English #119

Peter

Boy

Rock, stone

Greek #139
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
P
Origin
English

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