Killian vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Killian Rank #370

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Preston mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Killian and Preston boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.