Dennis vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Dennis Rank #708

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Porter mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Dennis and Porter boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.