Porter vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Porter Rank #616

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Sean mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Porter and Sean boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.