Porter vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Porter Rank #616

Clyde Rank #728

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Porter or Clyde more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Porter and Clyde mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Porter and Clyde boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.