Porter vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Porter Rank #616

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Royce mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Porter and Royce boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.