Porter vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

English American German

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Porter Rank #616

Miller Rank #439

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Miller more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Miller mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are Porter and Miller boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Miller is primarily a boy name.