Charlotte vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Porter

Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#616
Total SSA Count
463
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Port

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Porter Rank #616

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #616 for Porter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Porter ___

  • Porter James
  • Porter William
  • Porter Henry
  • Porter Lee
  • Porter Reid
  • Porter Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Porter more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Porter mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Porter boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Porter is primarily a boy name.

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