Porter vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Porter Rank #616

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Seth mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Porter and Seth boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.