Porter vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Porter Rank #616

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Saul mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Porter and Saul boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.