Mav vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,325
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Pryor Rank #5,534

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Pryor more popular?

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Pryor mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Mav and Pryor boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.

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