Porter vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Porter Rank #616

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Porter or Wilbur more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Porter and Wilbur mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Porter and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.