Pryor vs Howie

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 #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Pryor Rank #5,534

Howie Rank #5,429

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Is Pryor or Howie more popular?

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Pryor and Howie mean?

Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Pryor and Howie boy or girl names?

Pryor is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.