Prior Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Prior Name at a Glance

Name	Prior
Meaning	Head of a monastery.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Prior Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Prior means “Head of a monastery”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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.