Porter vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Porter Rank #616

Phillip Rank #627

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Porter or Phillip more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Porter and Phillip mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Porter and Phillip boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.