Porter vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Porter Rank #616

Sam Rank #652

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Porter or Sam more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Porter and Sam mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Porter and Sam boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.