Porter vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Porter Rank #616

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Kendrick mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Porter and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.