Preston vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Preston Rank #330

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Alex mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Preston and Alex boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.