Priest's cottage
Derived from Old English elements 'preost' and 'cot', this name originally served as a habitational surname for someone living near a priest's dwelling. It carries an air of academic and upper-class distinction due to its association with New England history and prestigious institutions.
About 48 girls were named Prescott in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
US Senator and father of President George H.W. Bush
Widely regarded as the first American scientific historian
Bass player for the rock band The Knack
