Porter vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Porter Rank #616

Amos Rank #699

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Porter or Amos more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Porter and Amos mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Porter and Amos boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.