Potter - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Potter \p(ot)-ter\ is of English origin, and its meaning is "maker of pots". Occupational name. Made famous by ficitional boy magician Harry Potter.

Baby names that sound like Potter are Peter and Pieter. Other similar baby names are Porter, Patten and Ritter.

Potter is a very rare 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 Potter. Click here to compare Potter with related baby names.