Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Gatekeeper or carrier of goods
Origin: Old French/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #615 in 2024 with 463 babies born.
History: Porter is an occupational surname from the Old French 'portier,' meaning gatekeeper or carrier, derived from the Latin 'porta' (gate) or 'portare' (to carry). It became a given name in America following the trend of using surnames as first names and has gained popularity in the 21st century.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Porter? About 1 in 6,198 babies born in 2024 were named Porter, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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