Succeed, thrive, or fortunate
Derived from the Latin name Prosperus, it signifies someone who is successful or lucky. It was used by early Christians to denote spiritual prosperity and later adopted by Puritans as a virtue name. While rare today, it carries a sense of historical weight and optimistic intent.
Less common today
Prosper isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,678 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French dramatist and short story writer
The rightful Duke of Milan and powerful sorcerer · The Tempest
Christian writer and disciple of St. Augustine
Influential French chef and author of Larousse Gastronomique
