Prescott - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Prescott \p-resco-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1965 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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