Preston vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Preston Rank #330

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Nicolas mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Preston and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.