Pryor vs Light

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 #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Pryor Rank #5,534

Light Rank #5,561

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Pryor or Light more popular?

Pryor is more popular, ranked #5534 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Pryor and Light mean?

Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Pryor and Light boy or girl names?

Pryor is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.