Pryor

Pronunciation: [ pr-EYE-er ]

Boy Name #5,534 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pryor is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EYE-er.

Parents who love the name Pryor often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,534
Total SSA Count: 17

Nicknames

Pry Pryie

Also a Girl Name

Pryor is also used as a girl name, ranked #18010.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pryor

Is Pryor a boy or girl name?

Pryor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5534. As a girl name, it is ranked #18010. Pryor is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pryor?

Pryor is pronounced pr-EYE-er.

How popular is the name Pryor?

Pryor is currently ranked #5534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pryor?

Common nicknames for Pryor include Pry and Pryie.

Is Pryor a common or rare name?

Pryor is an uncommon name, ranked #5534 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pryor

Pryor is a boy name .

Is Pryor a boy or girl name? Pryor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,534 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,010. Pryor is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pryor is currently ranked #5,534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pryor include Pry and Pryie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.