Prodigy vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prodigy

Boy #6,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"a wonder, an omen"

Origin: Latin prodigium

American Contemporary English

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Prodigy Rank #6,621

Bud Rank #6,573

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

Is Prodigy or Bud more popular?

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

What do Prodigy and Bud mean?

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

Are Prodigy and Bud boy or girl names?

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