Preston vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Preston Rank #330

King Rank #343

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #343 for King.

Is Preston or King more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Preston and King mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and King boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.