Porter vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Porter Rank #616

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Clay mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Porter and Clay boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.