Porter vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Porter Rank #616

Houston Rank #704

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Porter or Houston more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Porter and Houston mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Porter and Houston boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.