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Precious

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHSH-uhs ]

Boy Name #17,551 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Precious is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHSH-uhs.

Parents who love the name Precious often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,551
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Pre Pry Preie Precie

Also a Girl Name

Precious is also used as a girl name, ranked #2562.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Precious

Is Precious a boy or girl name?
Precious is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17551. As a girl name, it is ranked #2562. Precious is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Precious?
Precious is pronounced pr-EHSH-uhs.
How popular is the name Precious?
Precious is currently ranked #17551 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Precious?
Common nicknames for Precious include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Precie.
Is Precious a common or rare name?
Precious is an uncommon name, ranked #17551 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Precious

Precious is a boy name .

Is Precious a boy or girl name? Precious is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,551 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,562. Precious is more commonly used as a girl name.

Precious is currently ranked #17,551 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Precious include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Precie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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