Porter vs Parks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #2,365 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"keeper of enclosed parkland"

Origin: Old English/Old French

American

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Porter Rank #616

Parks Rank #2,365

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #2365 for Parks.

Is Porter or Parks more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Parks at #2365 in the United States.

What do Porter and Parks mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Parks means "keeper of enclosed parkland" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Porter and Parks boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Parks is primarily a boy name.