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Preston

male

Meaning

"Priest Town"

Preston is an English place and surname meaning priest town, later adopted as a given name in modern usage.

Popularity History of Preston

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#329Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#329

Preston was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-54

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Preston Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Preston.

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Nickname

Similar Names to Preston

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Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

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Andrew

AN-droo

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Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

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Austin

AW-stun

“Great, Venerable”

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Allen

“Handsome; Harmonious”

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Alvin

“Noble Friend”

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Arnold

“Eagle Power”

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Andy

“Manly; Brave”

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Ashton

“Ash Tree Town”

#188
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Avery

AY-vuh-ree

“Ruler of Elves”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Preston

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

Sibling Ideas