Porter vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Porter Rank #616

Ray Rank #777

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Porter or Ray more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Porter and Ray mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Porter and Ray boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.