Porter vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Porter Rank #616

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Dalton mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Porter and Dalton boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.