Porter vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Porter Rank #616

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Drew mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Porter and Drew boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.