Preston

Meaning of Preston

It means "priest's town" or "priest's estate."

Preston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Preston

Preston is climbing again, up to #299 in 2025 from #329 in 2024 after peaking at #114 in 2006.

Notable people named Preston

• Preston Sturges
  American film director and screenwriter
• Preston Bailey
  Celebrity event and floral designer
• Preston Lacy
  Actor and 'Jackass' star
• Preston Burke
  Fictional character on 'Grey's Anatomy'
• Preston Northrup
  American politician

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Questions about the name Preston

What does the name Preston mean?

Preston means it means "priest's town" or "priest's estate.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Preston a boy's or a girl's name?

Preston is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Preston?

In 2025, Preston ranked #299 for boys, up from #329 the year before.

When was Preston most popular?

Preston peaked at #114 in 2006.