495 Baby Names Meaning 'Leader'

A leader is someone who guides and inspires others. They are confident individuals who are full of responsibility and nobility. Parents adore baby names that mean ‘leader’ because they wish their child to become a strong personality who can guide and motivate others towards a common goal. They dream of their child leaving a positive impact on the world. Hence, such names are found in numerous cultures.

One popular example is the name Duke, which means ‘leader’ in Latin. This name holds special significance among English-speaking cultures, as it has historically been linked to nobility and leadership. On the other hand, the Islamic world also has its version of a leader-inspired name. Kabir is a popular masculine name meaning ‘leader’ in Arabic. It is an important name for the Muslims as it has been mentioned multiple times in the holy scriptures of the Quran.

Some parents want their children to possess certain specific qualities of a leader. And there are names for that, too. For instance, the Turkish name Orhan means ‘great leader,’ while the Germanic name Roczen means ‘strong and mighty leader.’ For girls, the Arabic name Raisa, which means ‘a leader and chief,’ or the Latin name Valorie, which means ‘leader,’ are great options to consider. If these names have impressed you, you may want to consider more such names below. Check out our list of leader-inspired names to find the best pick for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Dean		Boy	Valley; Leader
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Dax		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader; Badger
Amirah		Girl	Princess; Highborn girl; Treetop; Leader
Duke		Boy	Leader
Kabir		Boy	Great; Powerful; Leader
Ahmir		Boy	Commander; Prince; Immortal; Boss; Leader; Crown; A sheaf of grain, barley, wheat
Kyzer		Unisex	Emperor; King; Leader
Rico		Boy	Brave commander; Powerful leader
Meyer		Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord
Daxon		Boy	Leader; Son of Dick; Name of a place in France
Zaidyn		Boy	Strong; Intelligent; Leader
Mayer		Boy	Mayor; Leader; Giving light
Adin		Girl	Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate
Hadi		Boy	Leader; Guide
Emrie		Unisex	Industrious leader; Home ruler
Alakai		Unisex	The leader
Aariz		Boy	Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader
Theoden		Boy	Leader of the people; King; Ruler
Jameer		Boy	Beautiful; Leader; Prince
Fallyn		Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Kim		Boy	Leader of the men; Leader of the warriors; Gold; Woodland clearing of the royal fortress
Ameir		Boy	Leader; Commander; Prince
Priest		Girl	A religious leader authorized to perform rituals; To throw
Anay		Boy	Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat
Khalif		Boy	Successor; Caliph; Leader; Ruler
Zorawar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior; Strong leader
Chief		Boy	Chief; Leader
Syeda		Girl	Lady; Mistress; Leader; Fortunate one
Hal		Boy	Home leader
Han		Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Warrick		Boy	A leader who defends; Settlement near a dam
Roczen		Unisex	Yearling; Strong and mighty leader
Torian		Boy	Chief; Head; Leader
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Amayra		Girl	Princess; Commander; Leader
Kenner		Boy	Energetic; Determined; Leader
Daxx		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Pryor		Boy	One who worked for a Prior; Superior; Monastic leader
Hadiya		Girl	Leader; Guide
Falyn		Unisex	Leader
Falynn		Unisex	Leader
Sekou		Boy	Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
Zaeem		Boy	Leader; Chief
Orhan		Boy	Ruler of the city; Great leader
Kaynan		Unisex	Strong; Wise; Leader
Raisa		Girl	Rose; Hero; Period; Leader
Captain		Boy	Leader or head
Henrique		Boy	Home leader
Haadi		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Khalifa		Boy	Successor; Ruler; Leader; Caliphs who succeeded Prophet Muhammad
Sartaj		Boy	Head; Crown; Leader; Chief
Sayed		Boy	Leader; Lord; Master
Qusai		Boy	Strength, power, leader
Toryn		Boy	Chief; Head; Leader
Valorie		Girl	To be strong; Brave; Valiant; Leader
Alekai		Unisex	Leader
Sheikh		Boy	Elder; Tribe's leader; Islamic scholar
Anvit		Boy	Leader; Guide; People of nation; Followed; Pursued; Construed; Connected with
Zohaib		Girl	Beloved leader
Kabeer		Boy	Great; Powerful; Leader
Kizer		Girl	Noble leader; Emperor
Cheikh		Boy	Respected leader; Islamic leader
Moti		Boy	Pearl; Teardrop; Leader
Llewellyn		Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Meer		Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Salaar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Zaim		Boy	Leader; Chief; General
Aleph		Boy	Leader; Ox; Noble wolf; First letter of Hebrew alphabet
Alihan		Boy	Ruler; Leader; Gift of God
Khoi		Boy	First; Chief; Leader; Precious; Funny; Strange
Zo		Unisex	Spiritual leader; Storehouse; Warehouse
Vaden		Boy	Well-known; Respected leader
Nethra		Unisex	Vision; Eyes; Leader
Jt		Unisex	Leader; Popular; Peacemaker
Keyaan		Boy	Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status
Raees		Boy	Leader; Chief; Master; Head; Boss
Salar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Rawad		Girl	Leader; Prosperous
Shaka		Unisex	Brave warrior; Leader; Power; Pretty
Amerah		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl; Leader
Llewelyn		Boy	Leader; Lion-like
Raed		Boy	Pioneer; Pathfinder; Leader; Guide
Panth		Boy	A road; An Indian religious path established by a religious leader
Viren		Boy	One who is the bravest; Leader of the heroes; Lord of warriors; Brave
Emrey		Unisex	Home strength; Industrious leader; To love; Desire; To be quiet
Khary		Boy	Strong, noble, leader
Master		Unisex	Leader; Teacher
Leydi		Girl	One who has the abilities of a leader
Shahil		Boy	Shore, Beach; Leader
Aadhiran		Boy	Leader; King
Erhan		Boy	Brave leader; Soldier king
Dutchess		Girl	Leader
Emera		Girl	Leader; Commander; Chief
Karev		Boy	Noble ruler; Noble leader
Kimball		Boy	War chief; Leader of men; Leader of the warriors; Brave king; Royal hill; Beautiful field
Pranay		Boy	Love; Affection; Leader; Guidance
Serkan		Unisex	Leader; Head; Chief; Blood; Person of nobility
Agha		Boy	Leader; Chief; Ruler; Master

Parents choose names that mean ‘leader’ for their children because these names possess strength and power. They wish their children to become someone others look up to for guidance and advice. Choosing a leader-inspired name for a child can motivate them to develop confidence and be more responsible. Leader-themed names are found in most cultures, which indicates the wide appeal of these names. These names have been used for centuries and remain relevant even today. For your child, pick a name that resonates with you and also sounds good with your surname.