Knox vs Portia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Portia

Girl #6,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman/Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,130
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Por, Port, Porty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Portia Rank #6,130

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #6130 for Portia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

Portia ___

  • Portia Elaine
  • Portia Elizabeth
  • Portia Anne
  • Portia Claire
  • Portia Rose
  • Portia Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

If you choose Portia

Eleanor Beatrice Vivienne Sebastian Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Portia more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Portia at #6130 in the United States.

What do Knox and Portia mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Portia means "from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Portia boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Portia is primarily a girl name.

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