Presley

Presley is a boy's name of English origin meaning “priest.” In 2024 it was given to 95 boys in the United States.

Presley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“priest”
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɛsli/

About the name Presley

Presley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “priest” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Presley first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #765 in 1881, and in 2024 95 babies received the name — 4,857 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Presley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#765 in 1881
Peak year
2009
Babies named Presley in 2024
95
Total since 1880
4,857

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Presley mean?

Presley means “priest” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Presley a boy or girl name?

Presley is a boy name. In 2024, 95 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Presley?

Presley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Presley?

Presley first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #765 in 1881, and 95 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Presley?

Presley is pronounced /ˈpɹɛsli/ (IPA).

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