Lawrence vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Lawrence Rank #510

Porter Rank #616

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Lawrence or Porter more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Porter mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Lawrence and Porter boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.