Names with Shrewd character

Baby names that carry the quality of shrewd.

These names carry shrewd 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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6 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kadijah
Arabic
84
From Arabic Khadijah, meaning 'premature child' or 'trustworthy.' Historically significant as the name of Muhammad's first wife, a respected merchant and businesswoman.
Wiley
English
76
From an Old English byname meaning 'wily' or 'crafty,' later associated with willow trees. Evolved as a surname before becoming a given name in modern usage.
Mayer
Germanic
74
A occupational surname meaning 'mayor' or 'greater,' from the German term for a chief official or larger person. Also used as a given name reflecting authority and leadership.
Jethro
Hebrew
70
From Hebrew 'Yitro', meaning 'abundance' or 'excellence'. Known as Moses's father-in-law in the Bible.
Cowan
Scottish
42
From Old Norse 'kúfan' meaning 'to buy' or 'merchant', later a Scottish surname for those living near a hollow or valley
Laban
Hebrew
42
From Hebrew meaning 'white' or 'to grow'. In the Bible, Laban is a figure known for his wealth and cunning dealings with Jacob.

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