Preston vs Denton

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 #3,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Denton Rank #3,993

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #3993 for Denton.

Is Preston or Denton more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Denton at #3993 in the United States.

What do Preston and Denton mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Denton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and Denton boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Denton is primarily a boy name.