Prescott

At a Glance: Name: Prescott – Meaning: priest's cottage – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PRES-kuht

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Prescott is a boy's name rooted in Old English, originally a place name and surname meaning "priest's cottage." It's pronounced PRES-kuht (IPA /ˈprɛskət/). If you like names that started out as surnames and carry a clear, traceable meaning, this is one to consider.

Meaning & Origin of Prescott

Meaning: Priest's cottage.

Origin: Old English (place name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Prescott

Phonetic: PRES-kuht   IPA: /ˈprɛskət/

Popularity of Prescott

Prescott has stayed rare across more than a century of SSA records: it reached its highest point at #1660 in 1962 with 24 boys given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #3792, with 40 boys named Prescott that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Prescott mean?

Priest’s cottage. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prescott)

How do you pronounce Prescott?

Prescott is pronounced PRES-kuht (IPA: /ˈprɛskət/).

Is Prescott a popular name right now?

Prescott peaked at #1660 in 1962 and is ranked #3792 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)

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