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Preslee

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Pronounced PREHS-lee /ˈpɹɛs.li/Medium

Meaning: Priest clearingMedium

In 30 seconds: Preslee is an English girl's name meaning 'priest clearing'. It is a softened, modern respelling of Presley.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningPriest clearing
U.S. rank (2024)#1794 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births112 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,574

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Preslee carries the English place-meaning 'priest clearing', the kind of land-and-settlement sense found behind many surname-derived names. It is a fresh, '-lee' ended spelling of Presley, reshaped for use as a girl's first name. That respelling is what gives it its current, contemporary look.

Trading the '-ley' of Presley for '-lee' gives Preslee a gentler, more rounded finish. It fits comfortably among today's girls' names ending in that long '-ee' sound.

Did you know? Preslee is a spelling variant of Presley, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'priest clearing' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Preslee — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Presley

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If you like Preslee…

Presley— The base form Preslee respells, with the same 'priest clearing' meaning.
Paisley— A comparable surname-style girl's name with a similar sound.
Hadlee— Shares Preslee's modern '-lee' ending and feel.
Brinlee— Another '-lee' ended girl's name in the same current style.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Preslee mean?

Preslee is usually explained as meaning 'priest clearing' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Preslee?

It's commonly said PREHS-lee /ˈpɹɛs.li/.

Is Preslee a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Preslee is used as a girl name.

How popular is Preslee?

In 2024, Preslee ranked #1794 in the U.S. for girls, with 112 births recorded.