Porter vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Porter Rank #616

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Lawrence mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Porter and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.