Preston vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Preston Rank #330

Killian Rank #370

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Preston or Killian more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Preston and Killian mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Preston and Killian boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.