Porter vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Porter Rank #616

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Damon mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Porter and Damon boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.