Porter - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Porter \p(o)-rter, por-ter\ 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 an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Porter. Click here to compare Porter with related baby names.