Preston vs Wilder

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 #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Preston Rank #330

Wilder Rank #391

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Preston or Wilder more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Preston and Wilder mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and Wilder boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.