Random Name Picker & Team Maker

A random name picker chooses winners from a list without bias. It is handy for giveaways, classrooms, standups and team splits.

How to use the Random Name Picker & Team Maker

  1. Paste names, one per line.
  2. Choose winners or teams.
  3. Click and copy the result.

How it works

The list is shuffled with a cryptographically secure Fisher–Yates shuffle; winners are the first N items and teams are formed by dealing shuffled names round-robin.

Worked example

Six names split into 2 teams gives two teams of three.

Good to know

Names stay in your browser.

Pick winners without repeats in a single draw.

Re-run for a new draw.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, every name has an equal chance.

Yes, choose the number of teams and click Split.

No.