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Pressley

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Pronounced PRESS-lee /ˈprɛs.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Presley — from the Old English preost ('a priest') + leah ('a meadow/clearing'), hence 'from the priest's meadow'; a surname; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: From the priest's meadow: Pressley spells Presley. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Presley — from the Old English preost ('a priest') + leah ('a meadow/clearing'), hence 'from the priest's meadow'; a surname; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#10057 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 564

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719932024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pressley is a spelling of Presley — from the Old English preost ('a priest') + leah ('a meadow/clearing'), hence 'from the priest's meadow'; a surname; used for both sexes. A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'PRESS-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name (linked to Elvis Presley), popular for girls. Rare in this spelling, the-priest's-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Presley is 'from the priest's meadow' in Old English (preost + leah) — Pressley is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (said 'PRESS-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Presley — English surname

Variations

PresleyPresleePreslie

Nicknames

Pres

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pressley mean?

Pressley spells Presley — Old English 'from the priest's meadow' (preost + leah); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Pressley?

It's said PRESS-lee /ˈprɛs.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pressley a boy or girl name?

Pressley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Pressley?

Pressley is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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