West vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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West Rank #1,339

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Preston mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are West and Preston boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.