Porter vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Porter Rank #616

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Roy mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Porter and Roy boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.