Porter vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Porter Rank #616

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Pierce mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Porter and Pierce boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.