Porter vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Porter Rank #616

Wallace Rank #981

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Porter or Wallace more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Porter and Wallace mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Porter and Wallace boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.