Newport - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Newport \ne(w)-po-rt\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "new port". Place name. In the US, the name is known via the Newport Jazz Festival and a brand of mentholated cigarettes. There are ten cities named Newport in America, including the resort of Newport, Rhode Island.

A similar baby name is Neper.

Newport is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Newport. Click here to compare Newport with related baby names.