Preston Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Preston Name at a Glance

Name	Preston
Meaning	Priest's town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Preston Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Preston means “Priest's town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Preston Name Origin

Our database records Preston under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Preston a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Preston is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Preston

When considering Preston for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.