Preston vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Wilson Rank #645

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Preston or Wilson more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Preston and Wilson mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Preston and Wilson boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.