Merit vs Prodigy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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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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Merit Rank #6,508

Prodigy Rank #6,621

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6621 for Prodigy.

Is Merit or Prodigy more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Prodigy at #6621 in the United States.

What do Merit and Prodigy mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Prodigy means "a wonder, an omen" (Latin prodigium origin).

Are Merit and Prodigy boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Prodigy is primarily a boy name.