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Preston Meaning and Origin

Preston is English given name meaning Preston is a name of English origin, meaning "priest's town.".

Preston is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Preston is currently #255 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Preston are Preston Carpenter, Preston Johnson, Preston Ridlehuber.

Preston is a 7 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Preston

Preston name meaning

Preston is a name of English origin, meaning "priest's town."

Preston name origin

English

Name facts

7 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Preston is ranked #255 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 99% of babies named Preston were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Preston in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Preston in Canada

Celebrities named Preston

Preston Carpenter (Sport)
Preston Johnson (Sport)
Preston Ridlehuber (Sport)
Preston B. Whitmore from Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Movies)

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Preston - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Preston?
The meaning of the name Preston is Preston is a name of English origin, meaning "priest's town.".
What is the origin of the name Preston?
The origin of the name Preston is English .
Is Preston a girl or boy name?
The name Preston is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 98.90% of babies called Preston were boys, 1.10% of babies called Preston were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Preston?
According to statistics, Preston is ranked 255th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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