Jefferson vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Porter mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Jefferson and Porter boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.