Bridget
Meaning
"strength, power, virtue"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #704
- Total SSA Count
- 398
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bri, Bridge, Biddy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength, power, virtue"
Origin: Old Irish
"distinction, high status, reputation earned through excellence"
Origin: Latin via French
Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 vs #10469 for Prestige.
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Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Prestige at #10469 in the United States.
Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Prestige means "distinction, high status, reputation earned through excellence" (Latin via French origin).
Bridget is primarily a girl name. Prestige is primarily a boy name.