Porter vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Porter Rank #616

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Porter or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Troy mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Porter and Troy boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.