Preston vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Preston Rank #330

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Preston and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.