Preston vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Preston Rank #330

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Grant mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Preston and Grant boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.