Amelia vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Pryor

Boy #5,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prior, head of a priory or monastery"

Origin: Latin via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,534
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pry, Pry

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Pryor Rank #5,534

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Pryor ___

  • Pryor James
  • Pryor Lee
  • Pryor Thomas
  • Pryor Alexander
  • Pryor William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pryor

Beckham Lennox Sloane Remy Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Pryor more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Pryor mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Pryor boy or girl names?

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

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