What origin is the name Prior?

Prior comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Prior a popular name?

Prior is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Prior?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Prior — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Prior

Q: Is Prior a rare name?

Yes. Prior does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Prior

Prior

Boy

english

1 syllable

Prior is an english boy's name meaning "This English name traditionally refers to a servant or official within a priory, denoting a religious or monastic connection.".

Parents who choose Prior pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name traditionally refers to a servant or official within a priory, denoting a religious or monastic connection.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name traditionally refers to a servant or official within a priory, denoting a religious or monastic connection.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Prior

Very rare in US records

What does Prior mean?

Prior is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name traditionally refers to a servant or official within a priory, denoting a religious or monastic connection.".