Porter vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Porter Rank #616

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Edgar mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Porter and Edgar boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.