Gender-neutral Baby Names

52 Gender-neutral names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Gender neutral baby names work equally well for a son, a daughter, or a child whose parents would rather not signal gender through the name at all. Many started life as surnames or place names before crossing over to first names, which is exactly what gives them that clean, flexible sound. Parents love them because they sidestep pink-or-blue expectations and tend to age well, from nursery to boardroom.

Surname-style classics

Some of the strongest unisex names began as family or place names, which is why they carry a grounded, no-fuss confidence: Harlow, Monroe, Kendall, Marion and Merritt all fit this mold.

Easy, friendly nicknames

Names that sound like nicknames feel instantly warm and approachable for any child — think Charly, Ronnie, Jessie, Perry and Joey.

Nature and word names

Nature offers some of the most naturally unisex options, since the outdoors doesn’t come gendered: Skye, Juno, Gray and Atlas all draw on that open, elemental feel.

Modern and global picks

A newer wave of gender-neutral names pulls from around the world and from modern word-name trends alike, including Kiran, Zaya, Teagan and Lyric.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Gender-neutral Girl Names

Merritt#703 in the U.S.English surname from the Old English place name Meritone or Meregate, meaning 'boundary gate'; ▶Joey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will add▶Atlas#1414 in the U.S.One who endures; one who carries the heavens▶Zaya#1420 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphant▶Reece#1431 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, passionate spirit▶Ira#1436 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observation▶Arlo#2244 in the U.S.fortified hill, army hill▶Hudson#2248 in the U.S.son of Hudd/Hugh, heart's son▶Tate#2260 in the U.S.cheerful, glad▶Charly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virile▶Jules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthful▶Ronnie#2292 in the U.S.ruler's counsel▶Lincoln#2368 in the U.S.lake colony, settlement by the pool▶Asa#2402 in the U.S.healer, physician▶Jesse#2466 in the U.S.gift, wealthy▶Landyn#2989 in the U.S.Variant of Landon, from the Old English elements lang (long) and dun (hill), meaning from the l▶Jaylen#3127 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of the letter-name Jay with the popular suffix -len or ▶Jensen#3128 in the U.S.Danish and Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jens,' where Jens is the Danish/Norw▶Karson#3132 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where Carr i▶Mason#3145 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French 'masson' and Medieval Latin 'macio,' meaning 'a stonecutte▶Darby#3174 in the U.S.From the English place name Derby, derived from Old Norse dyr (deer) and byr (settlement or vil▶Everette#3181 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, har▶Jasper#3186 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated wit▶Kodie#3192 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of C▶

Gender-neutral Boy Names

Lux#1223 in the U.S.Light, radiance, illumination▶Kashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South Asia▶Kendall#1231 in the U.S.Valley of the River Kent▶Wylie#1234 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearing▶Marley#1238 in the U.S.Pleasant wood or clearing▶Perry#1242 in the U.S.Pear tree, one who lives near a pear tree▶Riot#1243 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energy▶Harlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hill▶Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholds▶Bailey#1266 in the U.S.Bailiff, steward, officer of the law▶Amani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirations▶Monroe#1282 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place name▶Gray#1343 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-haired▶Kiran#1344 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshine▶Jael#1363 in the U.S.Mountain goat; wild goat of the heights▶Lyric#1365 in the U.S.A lyric poem; song of personal emotion▶Sidney#1374 in the U.S.Wide island; Saint Denis's island▶Ripley#1398 in the U.S.Strip of land; narrow clearing▶Teagan#1462 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspring▶Amaris#2230 in the U.S.promised by God▶June#2266 in the U.S.youth, Juno's month▶Skye#2278 in the U.S.sky, Isle of Skye▶Saige#2298 in the U.S.wise one, sage herb▶Samar#2299 in the U.S.evening conversation, enchanting▶Cassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of Caiside▶Marion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitterness▶Juno#3009 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly ruler▶Kairi#3010 in the U.S.Sea; of the ocean▶

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Frequently Asked

What are gender neutral baby names?

Gender neutral baby names are first names that aren't strongly associated with one gender, so they work equally well for a boy or a girl. Many originated as surnames, place names, or nature words, which naturally kept them free of gendered history.

What are some popular gender-neutral names?

Surname-style picks like Harlow, Monroe and Kendall, nickname names like Charly and Jessie, and word names like Skye and Juno are all popular gender-neutral choices.

Why do parents choose gender-neutral names?

Parents often like that these names don't box a child into traditional gender expectations, and that they tend to sound modern and age gracefully from childhood into adulthood.

Are gender-neutral names only for babies whose sex isn't known yet?

Not at all — many parents choose them purely for the sound and style, regardless of whether they know the baby's sex.

How many gender neutral baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 52 gender neutral baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.