Prior Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Prior Name at a Glance

Name	Prior
Meaning	Servant of the priory.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Prior Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Prior means “Servant of the priory”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Prior Name Origin

Our database records Prior under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Prior a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Prior is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Prior

When considering Prior for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.