Roy vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Roy Rank #542

Porter Rank #616

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Roy or Porter more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Roy and Porter mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Porter boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.