Porter Name Origin
/POR-ter/-
American (English) 50% -
British (English) 30%
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Canadian (English) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Porter
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Porter is an English occupational surname and given name derived from the Old French 'portier' meaning 'gatekeeper' or 'doorkeeper'. It originated in England and is commonly used as a first name and surname in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Porter each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).