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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Priest's clearing or meadow
- Origin
- English (surname, variant of Priestley)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PREZ-lee
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
PREZ-leeIPA /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.
Names Like Presley
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FAQ
What does the name Presley mean?
Priest’s clearing or meadow. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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