Paul vs Preston
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Paul
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #262
- Peak
- #12 (1916)
- Babies in 2025
- 1,316
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, NY
VS
Preston
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #299
- Peak
- #114 (2006)
- Babies in 2025
- 1,131
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, CA, FL
The verdict
Paul is the more popular pick (#262 vs #299). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Paul is a steady, dependable choice, Preston is a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Can't decide alone?
Create a vote pool and let family and friends pick the winner — they vote free, no signup.