Pryor vs Palmer

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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Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Pryor Rank #5,534

Palmer Rank #258

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Is Pryor or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Pryor and Palmer mean?

Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Pryor and Palmer boy or girl names?

Pryor is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.