65%RatingSave Gender Feminine & Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. PREHS-lee [key·IPA] Meaning & History From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "priest clearing" (Old English preost and leah). This surname was borne by musician Elvis Presley (1935-1977). PopularityDetails Last ranked #526 in 2021 England and Wales Last ranked #229 in 2022 (f) #783 in 1903 (m) United States People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful wholesome strong refined strange simple Categories Billy Joel songs, celebrity babies, derived from a surname, male to female, nature, place names, religion, surnames