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Pryor
BoyMeaning of Pryor: English: 'head of a monastery'
Pryor is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5326th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5326
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
540
First recorded 1881 · peak 2019
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
90% boys · 10% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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