Workello analyzed top 1014 CEOs to find names linked to high earnings. Turns out, 'James' is most common, seen 48 times amongst CEOs of companies worth over $735bn, closely followed by 'Michael'. Consider these names for a future business leader.
"William" featured in 31 company heads with annual sales of $387.2 billion. Deriving from Germanic roots meaning "resolute protector," it's a royal UK name popularized by figures like William the Conqueror.
"Gregory", a Greek-origin name meaning 'watchful' or 'alert', appeared 10 times in the list and runs companies with sales of $164.3 billion annually. Linked with popes, saints, and thoughtful leadership. Source: Workello