Names That Mean Doorkeeper

  1. Usher
    • Origin:

      Yiddish variation of Asher or English surname from French
    • Meaning:

      "blessed; doorkeeper"
    • Description:

      Strongly associated with the mega-popular single-named singer, who was actually the fourth Usher Raymond in his family. He could start a fad.
  2. Porter
    • Origin:

      English from French occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "doorkeeper or carrier"
    • Description:

      Porter is one clubby surname or occupational that was given to around 80 baby girls in the US last year -- and nearly 600 baby boys.
  3. Durward
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "doorkeeper"
    • Description:

      Literary, occupational, and very neglected.