Porter vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Porter Rank #616

Mac Rank #696

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Porter or Mac more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Porter and Mac mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Porter and Mac boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.