Ray vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Ray Rank #777

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Porter mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Porter boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.