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	—	72	0.0204%
1911	—	80	0.0215%
1912	—	176	0.0349%
1913	—	178	0.0314%
1914	—	264	0.0379%
1915	—	360	0.0396%
1916	—	376	0.0389%
1917	—	385	0.0385%
1918	—	384	0.0358%
1919	—	411	0.0393%
1920	—	432	0.0389%
1921	—	402	0.0351%
1922	—	425	0.0381%
1923	—	452	0.0404%
1924	—	380	0.0327%
1925	—	398	0.0352%
1926	—	386	0.0351%
1927	—	334	0.0302%
1928	—	333	0.0311%
1929	—	309	0.0298%
1930	—	335	0.0321%
1931	—	300	0.0304%
1932	—	318	0.0322%
1933	—	286	0.0307%
1934	—	320	0.0331%
1935	—	282	0.029%
1936	—	303	0.0315%
1937	—	322	0.0327%
1938	—	294	0.0287%
1939	—	310	0.0305%
1940	—	346	0.0326%
1941	—	372	0.0331%
1942	—	406	0.0322%
1943	—	406	0.0311%
1944	—	375	0.0303%
1945	—	422	0.0346%
1946	—	415	0.0281%
1947	—	481	0.0288%
1948	—	412	0.0258%
1949	—	502	0.0312%
1950	—	485	0.0301%
1951	—	483	0.0285%
1952	—	524	0.03%
1953	—	485	0.0274%
1954	—	454	0.0248%
1955	—	483	0.0263%
1956	—	519	0.0275%
1957	—	489	0.0254%
1958	—	447	0.0237%
1959	—	443	0.0233%
1960	—	444	0.0234%
1961	—	408	0.0216%
1962	—	449	0.0245%
1963	—	443	0.0247%
1964	—	415	0.0236%
1965	—	417	0.0255%
1966	—	487	0.0312%
1967	—	418	0.0275%
1968	—	465	0.031%
1969	—	457	0.0297%
1970	—	489	0.0307%
1971	—	506	0.0337%
1972	—	545	0.04%
1973	—	448	0.0346%
1974	—	456	0.0351%
1975	—	421	0.0328%
1976	—	548	0.0425%
1977	—	553	0.041%
1978	—	578	0.043%
1979	—	673	0.0477%
1980	—	745	0.051%
1981	—	718	0.0488%
1982	—	775	0.0519%
1983	—	790	0.0535%
1984	—	876	0.0589%
1985	—	953	0.0628%
1986	—	1,098	0.0727%
1987	—	1,255	0.0822%
1988	—	1,331	0.0854%
1989	—	1,452	0.09%
1990	—	1,509	0.091%
1991	—	1,416	0.0869%
1992	—	1,507	0.0944%
1993	—	1,522	0.0976%
1994	—	1,581	0.103%
1995	—	1,700	0.1128%
1996	—	1,651	0.1103%
1997	—	1,872	0.1266%
1998	—	1,873	0.1251%
1999	—	2,277	0.152%
2000	—	2,734	0.179%
2001	—	2,611	0.1733%
2002	—	2,503	0.167%
2003	—	2,629	0.1728%
2004	—	2,638	0.1731%
2005	—	2,717	0.1777%
2006	—	3,710	0.2369%
2007	—	3,791	0.2403%
2008	—	3,458	0.2237%
2009	—	3,452	0.231%
2010	—	3,092	0.2146%
2011	—	3,022	0.2121%
2012	—	2,932	0.2058%
2013	—	2,646	0.1858%
2014	—	2,720	0.1867%
2015	—	2,430	0.167%
2016	—	2,290	0.1588%
2017	—	2,041	0.1462%
2018	—	1,940	0.1412%
2019	—	1,713	0.1265%
2020	—	1,594	0.1252%
2021	—	1,445	0.1182%
2022	—	1,313	0.0995%
2023	—	1,202	0.0929%

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Names Like Preston

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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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