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Presley name meaning
Last Name
18k
in the U.S.
in 2010
18k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Presley mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Presley
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Hawaiian
8%
African
8%
Canadian
8%
Celtic
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Presley means "Priest by the river".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Presley means "perfect".
- A user from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Presley means "To me, Presley means independent".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Presley is of English origin and means "Gift of god. special".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977)
Wiktionary
Variant of Priestley, from Old English prēost (“priest”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).
- A surname.
- A male given name
- A female given name
Notable Persons Named Presley
Notable Persons Named Presley
Presley Hart
Presley was born on December 1st, 1988 in Anaheim, California, U.S.
Presley Neville O'Bannon
Presley Neville O'Bannon is a military person. His military service ended in 1807.
Presley Spruance
Presley Spruance was a from Delaware, United States Senator, fromDelaware, and United States Senate. Presley was born on September 11th, 1785 in Smyrna, Delaware. He died on February 13th, 1863.
Presley Marion Rixey
Presley Marion Rixey is a military person. His military service ended in 1910.
Presley Norton Yoder
Presley Norton Yoder was an archeologist and entrepreneur. Presley was born on February 26th, 1932 in Guayaquil. Presley is also known as Presley Norton. He passed away on May 8th, 1993.
Presley Thornton
Presley Thornton was a planter and politician. Presley was given the name Peter Presley Thornton in 1721. He left this life in 1769.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Presley
Notable Persons With the Last Name Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was a singer, musician, and actor. He holds the title That's All Right", We're gonna do a sad song ...", It's Now, Never", Power of My Love", Hurt", and Run On". Elvis was given the name Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8th, 1935 in , U.S. He passed away on August 16th, 1977.
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley is a singer-songwriter and actress. She has been prominent since 1987. Lisa was born as the child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley on February 1st, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Lisa is also known as Princess of Rock and Roll.
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an actress and businesswoman. Priscilla was given the name Priscilla Ann Wagner on May 24th, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Elvis A. Presley
Their military service ended in 1960.
Angaleena Presley
Angaleena Presley is a country music singing and songwriter. She plays Guitar and Vocals. She has been prominent since 2011. Angaleena was given the name Angaleena Loletta McCoy Presley on September 1st, 1976 in Beauty, Kentucky, United States.
Reg Presley
Reg Presley was a pop music and rock music musician, singing, and songwriter. He plays Ocarina, Guitar, Percussion instrument, and Vocals. His career lasted from 1960 to 2012. Reg was given the name Reginald Maurice Ball on June 12th, 1941 in Andover, Hampshire, England. Reg is also known as Ball and Reginald Maurice. He breathed his last breath on February 4th, 2013.
- Alex PresleyAthlete
- Wayne PresleyHockey Player
- Sharon Presley
- Jim PresleyBaseball Player
- Raeanne PresleyPolitician
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Presley | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.28% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 19.26% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.95% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.18% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.84% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Presley
People with the last name Presley are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Presley
| #66 | Modern Girl Names |
| #183 | Unisex Names |