Pryor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Pryor is a reference to someone who is high-ranking or a leader. It can also be associated with someone who is of a superior quality.

cartoon of the name Pryor
Cartoon of Pryor

Pryor Name meanings & History

The name Pryor is of Welsh origin, meaning "leader" or "superior". The meaning of Pryor is a reference to someone who is high-ranking or a leader. It can also be associated with someone who is of a superior quality. Transferred use of the surname Pryor. Pryor is mostly used as a baby name, but it can also be used as a surname, especially in English-speaking countries like the United States.

Zodiac Sign of Pryor: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pryor:

P: Pensive,Political,Partnership,Passive,Particular

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

Pryor is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people named Pryor, but one notable example is Richard Pryor, who was a popular comedian, actor, and writer in the U.S. during the 70s and 80s. There is also a town called Pryor, Montana in the U.S. that is named after Nathaniel Hale Pryor, who was an explorer and member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

2.) Pryor (Female)

Usage: Last name as first name

Meanings: (Last name as first name) wealthy

Other Forms: Prieyer, Pryar, Prye, Pryer


3.) Pryor (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) head of the monastery; prior.

Other Forms: Prior, Pry


4.) Pryor (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) spiritual director

Other Forms: Pry, Prye


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