Porter vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Porter Rank #616

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Mack mean?

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

Are Porter and Mack boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.