Bud vs Prodigy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Boy #6,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"a wonder, an omen"

Origin: Latin prodigium

American Contemporary English

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Bud Rank #6,573

Prodigy Rank #6,621

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6621 for Prodigy.

Is Bud or Prodigy more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Prodigy at #6621 in the United States.

What do Bud and Prodigy mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Prodigy means "a wonder, an omen" (Latin prodigium origin).

Are Bud and Prodigy boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Prodigy is primarily a boy name.