Porter vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Porter Rank #616

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Clark mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Porter and Clark boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.