Irma vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

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 Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Irma and Porter mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Irma and Porter boy or girl names?

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

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