Preston

At a Glance: Name: Preston – Meaning: priests' town or settlement – Origin: Old English (place name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PRESS-tun

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Preston is a boy's name from Old English, a place name meaning "priests' town or settlement." It's said PRESS-tun (/ˈprɛstən/), and it has a classic, timeless feel while still sounding modern. If you want a familiar name that doesn't read as dated, it's worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Preston

Meaning: Priests' town or settlement.

Origin: Old English (place name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Preston

Phonetic: PRESS-tun   IPA: /ˈprɛstən/

Popularity of Preston

Preston peaked in 2006, when it ranked #114 with 3,719 boys given the name. By 2024 it had eased to #329 with 1,045 babies, so it's still in regular use but less common than it was at its height.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Preston mean?

Priests’ town or settlement. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Preston)

How do you pronounce Preston?

Preston is pronounced PRESS-tun (IPA: /ˈprɛstən/).

Is Preston a popular name right now?

Preston peaked at #114 in 2006 and is ranked #329 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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