Porter vs Ronin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Porter Rank #616

Ronin Rank #494

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Ronin more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Ronin mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Porter and Ronin boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Ronin is primarily a boy name.