Frederick vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Porter Rank #616

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Frederick or Porter more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Porter mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Frederick and Porter boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.