Pharoah vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Pharoah Rank #5,585
Pryor Rank #5,534

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 vs #5585 for Pharoah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pharoah or Pryor more popular?

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 compared to Pharoah at #5585 in the United States.

What do Pharoah and Pryor mean?

Pharoah means "great house" (Egyptian origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Pharoah and Pryor boy or girl names?

Pharoah is primarily a boy name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.

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