Preston vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Preston Rank #330

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Timothy mean?

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

Are Preston and Timothy boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.