Prodigy vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prodigy

Boy #6,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"a wonder, an omen"

Origin: Latin prodigium

American Contemporary English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Prodigy Rank #6,621

Merit Rank #6,508

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

Is Prodigy or Merit more popular?

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

What do Prodigy and Merit mean?

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

Are Prodigy and Merit boy or girl names?

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