Prescott
Prescott: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Prescott
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Prescott?
Since 1880, 169 girls and 1,718 boys in the U.S. have been named Prescott (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3285 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1661 in 1962. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Prescott FAQ
What does the name Prescott mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Prescott?
Prescott is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Prescott?
Since 1880, 169 girls and 1,718 boys in the U.S. have been named Prescott (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3285 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1661 in 1962. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Prescott a boy or girl name?
Prescott is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 169 girls and 1,718 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.