Richard vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Porter Rank #616

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Richard or Porter more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Richard and Porter mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Porter boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.