Harry vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Porter mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Harry and Porter boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.