Preston - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Preston \p-res-ton, pr(e)-ston\ is pronounced PRES-ten. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "priest's town". Place name. Actor Robert Preston; film director Preston Sturges.

Baby names that sound like Preston are Prestcot, Bristol, Bristow, Prestcott, Priestly and Prestley. Other similar baby names are Criston, Wriston and Triston.

Preston is a popular 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 Preston. Click here to compare Preston with related baby names.