The namePriam
Priam is a boy's name from Greek mythology, rising sharply in France.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Greek. In the Iliad, Priam is the king of Troy, father of Hector and Paris.
History
First given in France around 2000, Priam grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Priam
Priam in France
Priam was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 715 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Priam. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Priam in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 125 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Priam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priam mean?
Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Priam?
Greek. In the Iliad, Priam is the king of Troy, father of Hector and Paris.
Is Priam a girl's or a boy's name?
Priam is a boy's name.