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Porter

male

Meaning

"Gatekeeper"

An occupational surname used as a given name, historically referring to a doorkeeper, gatekeeper, or carrier.

Popularity History of Porter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#615Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#615

Porter was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-114

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Porter Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Porter.

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Port
Nickname

Similar Names to Porter

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AN-thuh-nee

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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Austin

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Andy

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Ashton

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Avery

AY-vuh-ree

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Baby Name Lists That Include Porter

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas