Gardner vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Gardner Rank #4,644

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Is Gardner or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Porter mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Gardner and Porter boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.