Pryor vs Nevan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pryor

Boy #5,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prior, head of a priory or monastery"

Origin: Latin via Old English

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Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Pryor Rank #5,534

Nevan Rank #5,527

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Is Pryor or Nevan more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Pryor and Nevan mean?

Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pryor and Nevan boy or girl names?

Pryor is primarily a boy name. Nevan is primarily a boy name.