Porter vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Porter Rank #616

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Jake mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Porter and Jake boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.