Portland - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Portland \p(o)-rtla-nd, por(t)-land\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "land near the port". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Portland are Bartalan and Parthalan. Other similar baby names are Cortland, Courtland and Kirtland.

Portland is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Portland. Compare Portland with related baby names.