Meaning: Priest’s clearing
The story
Presley comes from an English surname derived from a place name. Its older elements are priest and clearing; the surname’s musical associations came much later.
Nicknames
- Pres
- Prez
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
Origins
Presley comes from English.
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