Gatekeeper or carrier
An English occupational surname referring to either a gatekeeper of a walled city or manor, or a person who carries goods. It is derived from the Old French word 'portier' for gatekeeper or 'porteour' for carrier. In a modern context, it feels industrious and grounded while maintaining a polished, preppy appeal.
About 531 boys were named Porter in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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