Icarus vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Icarus

Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American European literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,432
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Pryor Rank #5,534

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Pryor more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Pryor mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Icarus and Pryor boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.

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