Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 07, 2024

Portland

US Popularity Rank: 15910

Origin: American

Meaning: Land near the port

Portland is a boy’s name of English and American origin. Simply meaning “land by the port,” this name derives from the multiple places called Portland in the US, England, and Australia. It may also be a surname. If you have roots in Portland, Oregon; Portland, Maine; or even the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, why not choose this name for baby?