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