Presley

At a Glance: Name: Presley – Meaning: priest's clearing or meadow – Origin: English (surname, variant of Priestley) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PREZ-lee

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Presley is a neutral name with English roots, originally a surname and a variant of Priestley, carrying the meaning "priest's clearing or meadow." It's pronounced PREZ-lee, and it has a vintage, free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. If you're after a name that reads as both outdoorsy and a little old-soul, Presley fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Presley

Meaning: Priest's clearing or meadow.

Origin: English (surname, variant of Priestley).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Presley

Phonetic: PREZ-lee   IPA: /ˈprɛzli/

Popularity of Presley

Presley hit its high point in 2015, ranking #188 with 1,728 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had eased to #224, with 1,373 babies, across Social Security data running from 1880 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Presley mean?

Priest’s clearing or meadow. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Presley)

How do you pronounce Presley?

Presley is pronounced PREZ-lee (IPA: /ˈprɛzli/).

Is Presley a popular name right now?

Presley peaked at #188 in 2015 and is ranked #224 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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