Porter vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Porter Rank #616

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Samson mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Porter and Samson boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.