Porter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Porter Name at a Glance

Name	Porter
Meaning	Gatekeeper.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Porter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Porter means “Gatekeeper”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Porter Name Origin

Our database records Porter under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Porter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Porter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Porter

When considering Porter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.