Preston
Pronunciation: [ pr-EHST-uhn ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,938
- Total SSA Count
- 17
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Preston is also used as a boy name, ranked #330.
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About the Name Preston
Preston is a girl name .
Is Preston a boy or girl name? Preston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,938 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #330. Preston is more commonly used as a boy name.
Preston is currently ranked #6,938 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Preston include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Presie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Preston include Presley, Preslee, Presleigh, Prescott, Preslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.