The first name Presious is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'pretiosus', which means precious or valuable. It is a unisex name that was more commonly used during the Middle Ages but has seen a resurgence in recent years. In its original Latin form, it was often associated with the Christian virtue of humility and purity.
The name Presious had its peak popularity between 1986 and 2000 with a total of 43 recorded births over this period.