Names with Influential character

Baby names that carry the quality of influential.

These names carry influential as a defining character quality — drawn from their etymology, history, and the people who've carried them. Open a profile for meaning, SSA trends, and feasibility — sort by score, rank, or momentum to narrow the list.

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4 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Shimon
Hebrew
91
From Hebrew Shimʿon, meaning 'hearkening' or 'one who hears.' Biblically significant as the name of Simon Peter, chief apostle of Jesus.
Donna
Latin
78
From Latin 'donna' meaning 'woman' or 'lady'. Popularized as a given name in the mid-20th century, especially in Italian-American communities.
Kharizma
Arabic
42
From Arabic 'charisma,' meaning divine gift or personal magnetism; also inspired by Greek 'charis' (grace, favor)
Pavlos
Greek
42
From Greek 'Paulos', derived from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'. Popularized by Saint Paul the Apostle in early Christianity.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024