Preston vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Avery mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Preston and Avery boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.