Portland

Pronunciation: [ p-AWRTL-uhnd ]

Boy Name #14,744 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Portland is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AWRTL-uhnd.

Parents who love the name Portland often also consider Polly, Pollie, Porter .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,744
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Porter #616

Nicknames

Por Poy Porie Portie

Also a Girl Name

Portland is also used as a girl name, ranked #35993.

View Portland as a girl name →

Similar Names

Polly Pollie Porter Portia Powell Polk Posey Pomp

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Portland and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Portland sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Portland

Is Portland a boy or girl name?

Portland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14744. As a girl name, it is ranked #35993. Portland is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Portland?

Portland is pronounced p-AWRTL-uhnd.

How popular is the name Portland?

Portland is currently ranked #14744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Portland?

Common nicknames for Portland include Por, Poy, Porie, and Portie.

Is Portland a common or rare name?

Portland is an uncommon name, ranked #14744 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Portland

Portland is a boy name .

Is Portland a boy or girl name? Portland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,744 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,993. Portland is more commonly used as a boy name.

Portland is currently ranked #14,744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Portland include Por, Poy, Porie, and Portie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Portland include Porter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.