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Prodigy

♂ Boy

Pronounced PROD-ih-jee /ˈprɒd.ɪ.dʒi/High

Meaning: From the word prodigy — 'a person of exceptional talent or ability; a marvel' (from Latin prodigium, 'a portent; a wonder'); a modern word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A person of exceptional talent: Prodigy is a word-name. Bold, modern, and striking (said 'PROD-ih-jee').
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word prodigy — 'a person of exceptional talent or ability; a marvel' (from Latin prodigium, 'a portent; a wonder'); a modern word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#6705 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Prodigy comes from the word prodigy — 'a person of exceptional talent or ability; a marvel', from Latin prodigium, 'a portent; a wonder'. A bold, modern word-name (the rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep bore it; we note the word origin). A striking name (said 'PROD-ih-jee'; nickname Prod).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-marvel at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Prodigy means 'a person of exceptional talent; a marvel' (from Latin prodigium, 'a portent; a wonder') — a bold, modern word-name (we note the word origin; said 'PROD-ih-jee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — prodigy — word origin

Variations

Prodigi

Nicknames

Prod

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prodigy mean?

Prodigy is a word-name — 'a person of exceptional talent; a marvel'; we note the word origin.

How do you pronounce Prodigy?

It's said PROD-ih-jee /ˈprɒd.ɪ.dʒi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prodigy a boy or girl name?

Prodigy is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Prodigy?

Prodigy is a very rare name in the U.S.

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