Ben vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Ben Rank #802

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Porter mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Ben and Porter boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.