Prescot

English

"priest's cottage"

Prescot Origin and Meaning

The name Prescot is a boy's name.

Prescot is a masculine name of English origin derived from an Old English place name meaning "priest's cottage" or "priest's dwelling." It combines the elements "preost" (priest) and "cot" (cottage or shelter). Originally used as a surname for someone from towns called Prescot in Lancashire and elsewhere in England, it later transitioned to occasional first name usage. Prescot offers a distinguished and somewhat aristocratic feel while being less common than similar names like Preston or Scott. The name conveys a sense of heritage and tradition, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth and British character.