Sean vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Porter Rank #616

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Sean or Porter more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Sean and Porter mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Sean and Porter boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.