Paden vs Pryor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,391
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pade

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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

Paden Rank #5,391
Pryor Rank #5,534

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #5534 for Pryor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paden ___

  • Paden James
  • Paden Patrick
  • Paden William
  • Paden John
  • Paden Michael
  • Paden Thomas

Pryor ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden or Pryor more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Pryor at #5534 in the United States.

What do Paden and Pryor mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Pryor means "prior, head of a priory or monastery" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Paden and Pryor boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Pryor is primarily a boy name.

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