Pierce vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Pierce Rank #541

Porter Rank #616

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Pierce or Porter more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Porter mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Pierce and Porter boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.