What origin is the name Pryor?

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

Is Pryor a popular name?

Pryor 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 Pryor?

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

Pryor

Q: Is Pryor a rare name?

Yes. Pryor 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 Pryor

Pryor

Boy

english

1 syllable

Pryor is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning the head of a priory or a servant of the religious house. It historically denoted a high-ranking official within a monastery.".

Parents who choose Pryor pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English name meaning the head of a priory or a servant of the religious house. It historically denoted a high-ranking official within a monastery.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning the head of a priory or a servant of the religious house. It historically denoted a high-ranking official within a monastery.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Pryor

Very rare in US records

What does Pryor mean?

Pryor is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning the head of a priory or a servant of the religious house. It historically denoted a high-ranking official within a monastery.".