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Pryor Pronunciation

Pryor is pronounced PRY-ər /ˈpraɪ.ər/High

Meaning: From the surname Pryor/Prior — from Latin prior, 'a prior; the head of a religious house; the earlier/superior one'Medium

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the surname Pryor/Prior — from Latin prior, 'a prior; the head of a religious house; the earlier/superior one'

U.S. rank (2024)#5584 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Pryor comes from the surname Pryor/Prior — from Latin prior, 'the earlier, the superior one; a prior, the head of a priory or monastery' (or a nickname for one who served a prior). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (the great comedian Richard Pryor; said 'PRY-ər').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-prior at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Pryor/Prior means 'a prior, the head of a religious house' (Latin prior, 'the earlier, the superior one') — a crisp surname-name (the comedian Richard Pryor; said 'PRY-ər').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Pryor — surname etymology

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How do you pronounce Pryor?

Pryor is pronounced PRY-ər (/ˈpraɪ.ər/). Press play above to hear Pryor said aloud.

How do you say Pryor?

Pryor is said PRY-ər (/ˈpraɪ.ər/). Press play above to hear Pryor said aloud.

What does the name Pryor mean?

Pryor is an English surname, 'a prior; the head of a religious house' (Latin).

Is Pryor a boy or girl name?

Pryor is a boy's name.

How popular is Pryor?

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