Porter vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Porter Rank #616

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Benson mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Porter and Benson boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.