Phillip vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Phillip Rank #627

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Porter mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Phillip and Porter boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.