Seth vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Seth Rank #559

Porter Rank #616

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Seth or Porter more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Seth and Porter mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Seth and Porter boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.