Ronin vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Ronin Rank #494

Porter Rank #616

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Ronin or Porter more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Porter mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Ronin and Porter boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.