Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. PREHS-lee [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Variant of Priestley. This name was borne by musician Elvis Presley (1935-1977). Related NamesDetails VariantsPressley, PriestleyGiven Name DescendantPresley(English) User SubmissionPresley Categories rock singers, teen idols