Pryor
- Pronunciation
- [Pryor]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Head Of A Priory
- Origin
- French
Pryor Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 467 baby boys have been named Pryor. The name peaked in 2019 with 44 US births that year (rank #2838). In 2024, ranked #5584 nationally — 2,746 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Pryor
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Pryor births are: Ohio (6), Tennessee (6), Texas (6).
Other French-Origin Names Like Pryor
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5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Pryor's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Pryor
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior | Servant Of The Priory | Male | English |
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Compare Pryor to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Pryor against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).