Hugh vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Hugh Rank #765

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Porter mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Hugh and Porter boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.