Pryor

Pryor Meaning & Origin

About Pryor
The name "Pryor" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "prior," meaning "superior" or "prior." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who held the position of a prior, which was a high-ranking clergyman in charge of a priory or monastery. The name "Pryor" signifies someone who had a position of authority or leadership within a religious institution.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pryor are male.

Pryor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/praΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pryor in Braille

Here's how to represent Pryor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pryor in braille

How to Spell the Name Pryor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pryor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pryor in sign language

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