Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: One who Carries Goods, Gatekeeper, Keeper of the Gate
Pronunciation: P AO R T ER
Popularity Rank: #47,679
Derived from the Old French word 'portier', meaning 'doorkeeper' or 'gatekeeper'. It was originally an occupational surname for someone who worked at a gate or door.
The name Porter is of Latin origin and means One who Carries Goods, Gatekeeper, Keeper of the Gate. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Porter is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and 42 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AO R T ER
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Porter is recorded 644 times globally, ranking it as the 47,679th most common name worldwide.
Porter is most prevalent in United States of America, with 418 occurrences, making it the 5,741th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Porter is found among 1 in every 4328 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,741 | 1 : 4,328 |
| Nigeria | #10,658 | 1 : 22,739 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Porter from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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