Porter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Porter \p(o)-

is of English origin, and its meaning is "gatekeeper". English occupational name and surname as well as a French name used by persons who made their living carrying loads: "porter" in French means "to carry".

Baby names that sound like Porter are Bertrem and Broder. Other similar baby names are Potter, Carter, Parker, Peter, Pieter and Procter.

Porter is a somewhat common first name for men (#1200 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#129 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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