Preston vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Preston Rank #330

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Patrick mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Preston and Patrick boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.