Pryor vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pryor

Boy #5,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prior, head of a priory or monastery"

Origin: Latin via Old English

American English African American

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Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Pryor Rank #5,534

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Is Pryor or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Pryor and Dedrick mean?

Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Pryor and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Pryor is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.