Preston vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Preston Rank #330

Prince Rank #404

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Preston or Prince more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Preston and Prince mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Preston and Prince boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.