Preston vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Ashton mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and Ashton boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.