Prescott - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Prescott \p-resco-tt, pr(es)-cott\ is pronounced PRESS-kut. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "priest's cottage". Place name. One of the middle names of former President George H.P. Bush.

Prescott has 3 variant forms: Prescot, Prestcot and Prestcott.

Prescott is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Prescott. Compare Prescott with related baby names.