Porter vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Porter Rank #616

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Richard mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Porter and Richard boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.