Porter vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Porter Rank #616

Davis Rank #646

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Porter or Davis more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Porter and Davis mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Porter and Davis boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.