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Unisex Names for Boys

Unisex names are becoming more numerous and more widely used every day. Unisex names for boys encompass those that originated as boy names but now are used for both genders along with unisex names from new sources like word names and nature names that are not traditionally gendered.

The top unisex names among baby boys include Ryan, Angel, Jordan, Parker, Sawyer, Rowan, Elliott, Karter, August, and River. Many of the top unisex names here also make the list of most popular unisex names for girls.

This list of gender neutral boy names also includes names from further down on the US name popularity list along with our website's own popularity list, which tends to skew more unisex. New names that make the grade include Honor, now split evenly between girls and boys; the traditional male name James, used increasingly for girls as well as boys; place names Jericho and Harlem along with nature names Ember and Willow.

All the gender-neutral names in common use for boys in the US are here. If you want names that are even more rare, start your search on the Unisex Names home page. The first 50 names below are ranked according to their current popularity on our website.

Jericho The meaning of Jericho is 'fragrant' or 'cit...
Origin:Biblical place-name
1068
Ariel

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Hebrew
1358
Grey The name Grey refers to 'gray-haired' and is...
Origin:Color name
347
Echo

Meaning: echo or sound

Origin:Greek mythology name
1707
Sky The name Sky is derived from Scandinavian or...
Origin:Nature name
702
Origin:Gem name
707
Winter The name Winter is of American origin. The m...
Origin:Word name
2137
Ira

Meaning: watchful one

Origin:Hebrew
259
Sutton

Meaning: from the southern homestead

Origin:English
938
Murphy

Meaning: sea warrior

Origin:Irish
439
Casey

Meaning: brave in battle

Origin:Irish
504
Ever Ever is of American origin. It is a gender-n...
Origin:English word name
579
Parker

Meaning: park-keeper

Origin:English occupational name
180
Ryan

Meaning: little king

Origin:Irish
396
Lane

Meaning: a small roadway or path

Origin:English
427
Sunny According to its English origin, the meaning...
Origin:Nickname name
904
Cooper

Meaning: barrel maker

Origin:English occupational name
225
Carter

Meaning: transporter of goods by cart

Origin:English occupational name
331
Hunter

Meaning: one who hunts

Origin:English
380
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021