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Priam

♂ Boy

Pronounced PRY-am /ˈpraɪ.əm/High

Meaning: From the Greek Priamos, variously 'ransomed; redeemed' — the king of Troy in Homer's Iliad; we note the literary linkLow

In 30 seconds: Ransomed; redeemed (the king of Troy): Priam is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Priamos, variously 'ransomed; redeemed' — the king of Troy in Homer's Iliad; we note the literary link
U.S. rank (2025)#6716 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Priam comes from the Greek Priamos, variously 'ransomed; redeemed' — the king of Troy in Homer's Iliad (we note the literary link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'PRY-am').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, ransomed-and-redeemed at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Priam (Priamos) means, variously, 'ransomed; redeemed' in Greek — the king of Troy in Homer's Iliad — lyrical and classic (we note the literary link; said 'PRY-am').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Priam — literary link noted

Variations

PriamosPryam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Priam mean?

Priam is Greek, variously 'ransomed; redeemed' — the king of Troy in the Iliad. We note the literary link.

How do you pronounce Priam?

It's said PRY-am /ˈpraɪ.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Priam a boy or girl name?

Priam is a boy's name.

How popular is Priam?

Priam is a very rare name in the U.S.

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