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Porter

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Pronounced POR-ter /หˆpษ”หr.tษ™r/High

Meaning: doorkeeper, gatekeeperMedium

In 30 seconds: Porter is an Old French occupational surname meaning doorkeeper or gatekeeper, increasingly used as a given name for girls. A strong two-syllable name with a professional character.
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Origin HighOld French, English
Meaningdoorkeeper, gatekeeper
U.S. rank (2024)#2447 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 924

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 202219172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Porter is an English occupational surname from Old French portier meaning doorkeeper or gatekeeper. It entered English with the Norman Conquest and became a common surname.

Porter has been growing as a given name for both boys and girls in the 21st century.

Did you know? A porter in medieval castles was a trusted guardian of the gate โ€” the person who controlled access to the lord's domain โ€” carrying this name's tradition of trusted authority.
Overall data confidence 82%
Oxford Dictionary of Surnames โ€” reference for PorterBehind the Name: Porter โ€” name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database โ€” U.S. popularity data

Variations

PortPortia

Nicknames

PortPortie

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Frequently Asked

What does Porter mean?

Porter means doorkeeper or gatekeeper, from Old French portier.

How do you pronounce Porter?

Porter is pronounced POR-ter (/หˆpษ”หr.tษ™r/), with two syllables.

Is Porter a girl's name?

Porter is used for both boys and girls; it is growing as a feminine name.

How popular is the name Porter?

Porter has been growing as a given name for both boys and girls in the 21st century.