Deng vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deng

Boy #5,940 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to mount, to climb, achieve"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese South Sudanese Dinka East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,940
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Pryor

Boy #5,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prior, head of a priory or monastery"

Origin: Latin via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,534
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deng Rank #5,940
Pryor Rank #5,534

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 vs #5940 for Deng.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deng or Pryor more popular?

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 compared to Deng at #5940 in the United States.

What do Deng and Pryor mean?

Deng means "to mount, to climb, achieve" (Chinese origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Deng and Pryor boy or girl names?

Deng is primarily a boy name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons