Pryor

The meaning of Pryor is 'monastic leader'. This name is mostly used for boys and is of ancient Norman origin. The Norman conquest brought with it this name to England in 1066. The name generally belonged to a monastic official who was the immediate subordinate to an abbot. Pryor has been derived from the Old English word prior meaning 'superior'. It signifies that the original bearer of the name held the position. The word was first used as a surname in Suffolk where Roger Prior was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1205. In the plural form, Editha le Priores was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Somerset in 1327; and William atte Priours was in the Subsidy Rolls for Essex in 1327. Among Pryor settlers in the USA during the 17th century were Thomas Pryor, who landed in Maryland in 1663, Joane Pryor, who arrived in Maryland in 1665 and Mary Pryor, who arrived in Virginia in 1664. Famous people with this name are American boxer Aaron Pryor, Dutch soccer player Anduele Pryor, Sousa band bandleader Arthur Pryor, and standup comedian Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor. 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

head of the monastery, prior

Origin

English surname

Numerology

P is for pioneer, your adventuresome spirit.

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for relax, you know how!

Lucky

Pryor lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Pryor

• Pryor Lea U.S. Congressman from Tennessee
• Richard Pryor American actor/comedian