Preston vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Benson Rank #436

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Preston or Benson more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Preston and Benson mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Preston and Benson boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.