Wilson vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Wilson Rank #645

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Porter mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Wilson and Porter boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.