Preston Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Preston

Preston Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: press-ton
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Preston Name Meaning

The name Preston has English origins and is derived from the Old English place name “Prestun,” which means “priest’s town.” It was a popular name in the Middle Ages and has since become a popular first name in many English-speaking countries.

The Meaning of the Name Preston

The name Preston means “from the priest’s town” or “priest’s settlement.” It reflects a strong connection to the church and religion, and is often associated with someone who is spiritual and caring.

The Popularity of the Name Preston

Preston has been a popular name in the United States since the late 19th century. In recent years, it has remained consistently popular, ranking in the top 500 names for boys in the United States. It is also a popular name in other English-speaking countries, such as Australia and the United Kingdom.

A Witty Take on the Name Preston

If you’re looking for a name that screams “I’m serious and in charge,” look no further than Preston! With roots in the clergy and a meaning that highlights a strong connection to the church, this name is perfect for parents who want their little one to grow up with a sense of purpose and responsibility. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to be associated with a “priest’s town”? It sounds so fancy and important. Just imagine the bragging rights you’ll have at the next family gathering. “Oh, little Timmy? He’s from the farmer’s field. But my son, Preston? He’s from the PRIEST’S TOWN.”

Preston Name Popularity

How popular is the name Preston? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	224	72	0.0204%
1911	234	80	0.0215%
1912	235	176	0.0349%
1913	255	178	0.0314%
1914	246	264	0.0379%
1915	243	360	0.0396%
1916	246	376	0.0389%
1917	246	385	0.0385%
1918	262	384	0.0358%
1919	251	411	0.0393%
1920	253	432	0.0389%
1921	268	402	0.0351%
1922	263	425	0.0381%
1923	253	452	0.0404%
1924	280	380	0.0327%
1925	276	398	0.0352%
1926	279	386	0.0351%
1927	298	334	0.0302%
1928	294	333	0.0311%
1929	298	309	0.0298%
1930	294	335	0.0321%
1931	304	300	0.0304%
1932	292	318	0.0322%
1933	298	286	0.0307%
1934	286	320	0.0331%
1935	304	282	0.029%
1936	291	303	0.0315%
1937	287	322	0.0327%
1938	300	294	0.0287%
1939	300	310	0.0305%
1940	282	346	0.0326%
1941	284	372	0.0331%
1942	284	406	0.0322%
1943	290	406	0.0311%
1944	295	375	0.0303%
1945	280	422	0.0346%
1946	306	415	0.0281%
1947	302	481	0.0288%
1948	316	412	0.0258%
1949	292	502	0.0312%
1950	298	485	0.0301%
1951	305	483	0.0285%
1952	299	524	0.03%
1953	313	485	0.0274%
1954	324	454	0.0248%
1955	325	483	0.0263%
1956	315	519	0.0275%
1957	333	489	0.0254%
1958	346	447	0.0237%
1959	358	443	0.0233%
1960	359	444	0.0234%
1961	374	408	0.0216%
1962	360	449	0.0245%
1963	355	443	0.0247%
1964	366	415	0.0236%
1965	357	417	0.0255%
1966	328	487	0.0312%
1967	348	418	0.0275%
1968	345	465	0.031%
1969	356	457	0.0297%
1970	354	489	0.0307%
1971	339	506	0.0337%
1972	316	545	0.04%
1973	346	448	0.0346%
1974	345	456	0.0351%
1975	359	421	0.0328%
1976	305	548	0.0425%
1977	315	553	0.041%
1978	301	578	0.043%
1979	287	673	0.0477%
1980	272	745	0.051%
1981	278	718	0.0488%
1982	267	775	0.0519%
1983	254	790	0.0535%
1984	243	876	0.0589%
1985	235	953	0.0628%
1986	214	1,098	0.0727%
1987	202	1,255	0.0822%
1988	200	1,331	0.0854%
1989	199	1,452	0.09%
1990	197	1,509	0.091%
1991	216	1,416	0.0869%
1992	201	1,507	0.0944%
1993	196	1,522	0.0976%
1994	193	1,581	0.103%
1995	183	1,700	0.1128%
1996	189	1,651	0.1103%
1997	178	1,872	0.1266%
1998	177	1,873	0.1251%
1999	162	2,277	0.152%
2000	141	2,734	0.179%
2001	152	2,611	0.1733%
2002	155	2,503	0.167%
2003	154	2,629	0.1728%
2004	152	2,638	0.1731%
2005	147	2,717	0.1777%
2006	114	3,710	0.2369%
2007	114	3,791	0.2403%
2008	124	3,458	0.2237%
2009	120	3,452	0.231%
2010	131	3,092	0.2146%
2011	136	3,022	0.2121%
2012	130	2,932	0.2058%
2013	148	2,646	0.1858%
2014	148	2,720	0.1867%
2015	171	2,430	0.167%
2016	173	2,290	0.1588%
2017	189	2,041	0.1462%
2018	203	1,940	0.1412%
2019	215	1,713	0.1265%
2020	226	1,594	0.1252%
2021	240	1,445	0.1182%
2022	258	1,313	0.0995%

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What names sound like Preston?

If you like how Preston sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Preston.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Bristol	Meeting place by the bridge	English
Bristow	Meeting place by the bridge	English
Prestcot	Priest's cottage	English
Prestcott	Priest's cottage	English
Prestley	Priest's meadow	English
Priestly	Priest's meadow	English

What names are similar to Preston?

Find a name that’s like Preston, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Criston	Follower of Christ	Latin
Triston	Noise	Celtic
Wriston	Settlement near the shrubs	English

Lists With Preston

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Siblings of Preston

Mamas with kids named Preston also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Perry	“(The man who lives in the cottage near) the pear tree,” ultimately from the Latin pirum, a pear.	Modern
Jesse	Gift	Hebrew
Sierra	Saw	Spanish
Westley	Western meadow	English
Valerie	Strength and vigor	French

Leilani	Heavenly flower	Polynesian
Oliver	Olive tree	English

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14 Comments

Alexandra Oct 22 at 7:55 pm

Loved this name for our son. Uncommon name but has a strong and professional sound to it. No weird nicknames And not too long or short

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purity Sep 25 at 1:20 am

preston is son name an is a sweet name to hear.

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Bridget Jul 14 at 1:02 pm

We chose this name because it had a classic feeling and went well with the our own older children named Westley and Valerie. His middle name is Theodore.

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Makuvire Feb 20 at 4:00 am

I was looking for a baby name.and I think this one suits my kid

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Preston Mwangi Macharia Jan 11 at 10:21 pm

Most people have a different accent for my name some call me Prison omitting “t” which is hilarious ?
some on Nursery school in 2010 called me “priton”
teachers “Peterson” which is a bit funny comming from a teacher ?

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Samantha Jan 15 at 9:00 am

It’s not a name you hear all the time which we loved and it sounds very regal/posh which we liked.

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Carol Aug 16 at 9:21 am

Family name

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Jennifer Aug 17 at 5:43 pm

Strong, timeless name.

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Ginny l Peck Feb 23 at 9:09 am

I love the name Preston it’s not used a lot.

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- barry preston Dec 21 at 8:45 am
  
  my surnwme is preston, im looking into my family name for the first time
  
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Melinda Sep 15 at 2:24 pm

My husband chose this name after one of his friends who passed.

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Amy Nov 12 at 1:24 pm

I can’t remember who in the family suggested it but my kids and husband loved it and were not budging. Although there were other names I liked as much, this one stuck and I can’t imagine him anything else now.

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Sandra Aug 17 at 2:14 pm

I’ve always loved the name Preston

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Amber Jun 21 at 5:48 pm

My husband and 1st son’s names begin with a “P” so I decided to stick with that letter. I like that the name is simple to spell & pronounce and it is not a popular name but it is a strong, solid name.

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