Prosper - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Prosper \p-ros-per, pr(o)-sper\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "fortunate". From Prosperus. Poet Prosper Mérimée.

Prosper has 2 variant forms: Prospero and Prosperus.

Prosper is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Prosper. Compare Prosper with related baby names.