Porter vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Porter Rank #616

Hiram Rank #1,768

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Porter or Hiram more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Porter and Hiram mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Porter and Hiram boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.