Unisex Boy Names
724 unisex boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Somewhere between the leather-and-oak traditional names and the invented ones, there is a quieter shelf that a lot of dads and moms find themselves reaching for: warm, unfussy, no armor required. That is the appeal of unisex boy names — a boy can carry one without ever sounding like he is auditioning for something. The friendliest picks tend to be the short ones. Casey is open-hearted and impossible to dislike. Drew is one clean syllable that ages from playground to boardroom without a wobble. Rory brings a bright Irish lilt, and Quinn has the rare trick of sounding both modern and old-country at the same time.
Push a little further and the category turns unexpectedly poetic. Eden carries the old sense of delight and a garden. Salem shares a root with the words for peace across Hebrew and Arabic. Robin is a bird and a folk hero in the same breath, and Briar is pure hedgerow — thorny, green, storybook. For something with a touch more weight, Morgan and Shiloh both sound like names with history behind them, while Hayden and Peyton stay squarely in easy, everyday territory.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
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Tracy#3313 in the U.S.From Norman place names like Tracy-Bocage, 'estate of Thracius' — a Gallo-Roman personal name m▶Teegan#3441 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'▶Yahel#3509 in the U.S.To shine, to give light; from Hebrew yahel — a modern Israeli unisex name▶Erin#3616 in the U.S.From Irish Éirinn, a form of Éire, 'Ireland'; a poetic name for the island itself, used for bot▶Guadalupe#3620 in the U.S.From the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'r▶Jaelyn#3625 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Jay (bird/initial name) with -lyn, 'lake'; used for both sexes▶Willow#3770 in the U.S.From Old English welig, the willow tree — bending without breaking; here for boys▶Ashley#3886 in the U.S.Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow' — Gone with the Wind's gentleman, originally male▶Nour#4030 in the U.S.From Arabic nur, 'light, radiance, illumination'▶Dana#4206 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judge▶Layken#4260 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Laken/Lake ('a dweller by the lake') with a -ken ending; here for boys; ▶Love#4262 in the U.S.From the word love — Old English lufu — and the Swedish name Love/Löve, from Norse 'leaf/dear';▶Miracle#4271 in the U.S.From the word miracle — Latin miraculum, 'a wonder, marvel' — a wondrous blessing▶Sydney#4292 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — Old English, 'a wide meadow' or 'St Denis'; routes layered▶Zoe#4304 in the U.S.From Greek zoe, 'life' (classically a girls' name); rare for boys, associated with Haitian-Amer▶Azar#4318 in the U.S.From Persian azar, 'fire' — also the ninth month of the Persian calendar; here for boys▶Denali#4332 in the U.S.From Koyukon (Athabaskan) Denali, 'the high one, the great one' — North America's tallest mount▶Emani#4336 in the U.S.Spelling of Imani — Swahili/Arabic imani, 'faith, belief, trust'; here for boys▶Ivy#4344 in the U.S.From the word ivy — Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen vine (a symbol of fidelity and ete▶Jaylyn#4351 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to the -lyn ending; here for boys; no single fixed root▶Mckinley#4380 in the U.S.From Scottish/Irish Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (fair hero/warrior)'; here for boys▶Mercy#4383 in the U.S.English virtue-name from 'mercy' — Old French merci ('pity') from Latin merces ('reward, wages'▶Raine#4388 in the U.S.From Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer), and/or the word 'rain'; here for boys; r▶Shylo#4396 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil, peaceful' or 'he to whom it belongs'; a biblical plac▶Dailyn#4439 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Day-/Dale sound to the -lyn ending; here for boys; no single fixed roo▶Kaylan#4483 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Kay- opening to the -lan ending (echoing Kalan/Caelan, 'slender'); no ▶Shae#4527 in the U.S.Spelling of Shea/Shay — from Irish O'Seaghdha, 'admirable, stately' or 'hawk-like'; here for bo▶Armanii#4567 in the U.S.From the surname/brand Armani — an Italian surname (possibly 'army man' or from Herman); a luxu▶Fallon#4592 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Fallamhain, 'leader; superior, in charge'; here for boys▶Jess#4616 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's fath▶Quin#4655 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or ▶Romi#4663 in the U.S.From Hebrew romi, 'my heights, exalted, lofty' (from rom, 'height'); here for boys▶Zuri#4689 in the U.S.From Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful'; also Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical name); here for b▶Alexi#4698 in the U.S.Spelling of Alexei/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, help' — 'defender, helper'▶Aria#4703 in the U.S.From Persian Arya/Aria, 'noble; of the Aryan (Iranian) people'; a popular Persian boys' name; r▶Cleo#4717 in the U.S.From Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here fo▶Dakotah#4719 in the U.S.-h spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'▶Finlee#4738 in the U.S.-lee spelling of Finlay — from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warrior▶Hadley#4744 in the U.S.From an English place-name — Old English haeth, 'heather/heath', plus leah, 'meadow, clearing' ▶Kaidence#4778 in the U.S.K-/-ai- spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, the flow of sounds'; her▶Kessiah#4786 in the U.S.Spelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job); ▶Londyn#4794 in the U.S.-yn spelling of London — the great English city (its ancient name's origin debated); here for b▶Makani#4801 in the U.S.From Hawaiian makani, 'the wind, a breeze'▶Nori#4817 in the U.S.From Japanese nori, 'belief, doctrine, law, ceremony' (meaning depends on kanji); also Nori, a ▶Selah#4837 in the U.S.From Hebrew Selah — a liturgical word in the Psalms, possibly 'pause, reflect' or 'to praise, l▶Torrey#4850 in the U.S.From a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower', or an Irish 'watcht▶Aspyn#4887 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Aspen — from the word aspen, the quaking aspen tree (Old English aespe); here f▶Bostyn#4898 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Boston — from the English city/place, 'Botulf's stone/town'; here for boys▶Haru#4926 in the U.S.From Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)▶Indie#4933 in the U.S.From 'indie' (independent), and/or a short form of Indiana/India (from the Indus river); here f▶Jamey#4942 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of▶Jensyn#4946 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Jensen — 'son of Jens' (the Danish John, 'God is gracious'); here for boys▶Joy#4952 in the U.S.From the word joy — from Latin gaudia, 'great happiness, delight, gladness'; here for boys▶Lotus#4969 in the U.S.From the word lotus — Greek lotos, the sacred water-lily, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, an▶Marin#4971 in the U.S.From Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (the Croatian/French/Romanian form of Marinus); here▶Phoenyx#4987 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, 'the phoenix (the reborn firebird); dark red, dee▶Rosario#5001 in the U.S.From Latin rosarium, 'the rosary; a rose garden' (a devotion to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of th▶Sammie#5005 in the U.S.Pet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson);▶Sloane#5010 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting/expedition'; ▶Sparrow#5012 in the U.S.From the word sparrow — Old English spearwa, 'a sparrow' (a small, spirited songbird); here for▶Trinidad#5023 in the U.S.From Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' (from Latin trinitas, 'threeness, trinit▶Andrea#5055 in the U.S.Italian (masculine) form of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'; here for boys▶Arlie#5061 in the U.S.From Arley/Earlie — Old English, 'the eagle meadow' or 'the hare meadow' (an -ie form); routes ▶Averi#5067 in the U.S.-i spelling of Avery — from Old English/Germanic Aelfred/Alberich, 'elf counsel' or 'elf ruler'▶Britt#5075 in the U.S.Short form of Britton/Brittany — 'a Briton; from Brittany' (a Celtic people/region); here for b▶Emaan#5096 in the U.S.From Arabic iman, 'faith, belief; trust in God' (a -aan spelling); here for boys▶Finch#5101 in the U.S.From the word/surname finch — Old English finc, 'a finch' (a small, cheerful songbird)▶Heaven#5107 in the U.S.From the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of G▶Jayme#5121 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the he▶Jessy#5125 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift; God exists' (the father of King David); here ▶Jordin#5126 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan); her▶Kensley#5147 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal/bold one's clea▶Sun#5199 in the U.S.From the word sun — Old English sunne, 'the sun' (a radiant word-name); also the Chinese surnam▶Amore#5237 in the U.S.From Italian amore, 'love' (from Latin amor, 'love'); a romantic word-name▶Bex#5249 in the U.S.A modern short name — a Bec(k)- short form (Beckett, 'beehive/stream'; or Rebecca), with a bold▶Carey#5258 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Ciardha, 'descendant of Ciardha (the dark one)'; also a Welsh place-na▶Cass#5259 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', Iri▶Domonique#5273 in the U.S.-o- spelling of Dominique — from Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (also 'born o▶Georgie#5284 in the U.S.-ie pet form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker' (ge, 'earth', plus erg▶Jahel#5295 in the U.S.Spelling of Jael/Yael — from Hebrew Ya'el, 'a mountain goat, an ibex' (a surefooted climber); h▶Joni#5309 in the U.S.Finnish form of John (Johannes) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also Hebrew Yoni, 'a▶Journee#5313 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel/work' (from jour, 'a day') —▶Kaya#5323 in the U.S.From Turkish kaya, 'a rock, a cliff' (a symbol of strength); also Hopi, 'an elder sister/a rest▶Kc#5324 in the U.S.An initial-name — the spoken letters K and C, often standing for initials; also echoes Casey ('▶Keziah#5325 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia' (a fragrant cinnamon-like spice/bark); predominantly a girls' nam▶Kodie#5332 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from the Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one', or 'a cu▶Malak#5348 in the U.S.From Arabic malak, 'an angel; a messenger' (a heavenly being); here for boys▶Mia#5356 in the U.S.From Italian/Spanish mia, 'mine'; also a short form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter'); p▶Nicky#5367 in the U.S.-y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos,▶Red#5381 in the U.S.From the word red — Old English read, 'the colour red' (a nickname for a red-haired or ruddy pe▶Ruby#5386 in the U.S.From the word ruby — from Latin rubeus, 'red' — a precious red gemstone; predominantly a girls'▶Ryley#5387 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; ▶Rylie#5388 in the U.S.-lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous';▶Sacha#5389 in the U.S.French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of ▶Victory#5415 in the U.S.From the word victory — from Latin victoria, 'victory, triumph, conquest'; here for boys▶Avari#5448 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Avery ('elf counsel', English) and the -ari names; predominantly a gir▶Aysen#5450 in the U.S.From Turkish ay, 'the moon', plus sen, 'you (are)' / shen, 'joyful' — 'you are like the moon; j▶Bexley#5454 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English byxe, 'box-tree', plus leah, 'clearing, meadow▶Brylin#5457 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Bry- opening (echoing Brian/Bryn, 'a hill; strength') to the -lin endi▶Dannie#5470 in the U.S.Pet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; here for boys; used for both sexe▶Dian#5484 in the U.S.From Indonesian dian, 'a lamp, a candle, light'; also Chinese dian (variously 'electric; a poin▶Ellery#5492 in the U.S.From the surname Ellery — from a medieval form of Hilary ('cheerful, glad', Latin), or 'the ald▶Evryn#5496 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Evren ('the universe, the cosmos', Turkish) and Everett/Evelyn ('wished-f▶Jariah#5520 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jeriah ('the Lord has seen', Hebrew) and the -iah names (Moriah, Zariah);▶Lashawn#5550 in the U.S.A modern blend of a La- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', Irish/Hebrew); here for boys▶Makana#5558 in the U.S.From Hawaiian makana, 'a gift, a present, a reward'; used for both sexes; here for boys▶Myka#5572 in the U.S.A spelling of Micah/Mica — from Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael); he▶Neri#5576 in the U.S.From Hebrew Neri, 'my lamp; my candle; my light'; here for boys; used for both sexes▶Pheonix#5583 in the U.S.A spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the immortal firebird reborn from its ashes; also '▶Roni#5594 in the U.S.From Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'; here for boys; used for both sexes▶Rue#5596 in the U.S.From the word rue — a bitter, fragrant herb (Greek rhute), and the verb 'to rue', to regret or ▶Shade#5602 in the U.S.From the word shade — 'shadow; shelter from light/heat' (Old English sceadu); also a pet form o▶Skylan#5610 in the U.S.A modern name with a Sky- opening and -lan ending (echoing Skylar, 'a scholar/sky', and Skye); ▶Tayo#5615 in the U.S.From Yoruba, a short form of names like Adetayo/Omotayo, 'joy is enough; happiness has come; wo▶Tifeoluwa#5617 in the U.S.From Yoruba — 'God's love; what God loves; the love of the Lord' (ife, 'love', plus Oluwa, 'the▶Val#5622 in the U.S.A pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; here▶Wynter#5631 in the U.S.A Wyn- spelling of Winter — from the word/season 'winter' (Old English); a nature/season word-n▶Zariah#5640 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zara ('brightness; blooming')▶Ashe#5665 in the U.S.From the English surname Ashe — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree; one who lived by the ash ▶Azra#5671 in the U.S.From Arabic azra, 'a maiden; a pure/chaste one'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys; al▶Braylyn#5678 in the U.S.A modern name with a Bray- opening and -lyn ending (echoing Brayden and the -lyn names); here f▶Cayce#5684 in the U.S.A -ay-/-ce spelling of Casey — from the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; here ▶Clover#5687 in the U.S.From the word clover — the three-leafed plant (Old English clafre); a symbol of luck; a botanic▶Emma#5710 in the U.S.From Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal'; overwhelmingly a girls' name; here for boys (and a Nig▶Eris#5713 in the U.S.From Greek Eris — the goddess of strife and discord; possibly 'strife, discord'; predominantly ▶Evin#5717 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also Kurdish▶Fern#5719 in the U.S.From the word fern — Old English fearn, 'the fern plant'; predominantly a girls'/unisex nature ▶Harlyn#5731 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Harlan — from Old English, 'the hare's land/meadow; a rocky land' (har, plus ▶Iris#5737 in the U.S.From Greek iris, 'a rainbow' — the goddess of the rainbow and the iris flower; predominantly a ▶Jalyn#5742 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jay (the jaybird; or a J- name) with the -lyn ending; here for boys; used for▶Joelle#5751 in the U.S.A form of Joel/Joelle — from Hebrew Yoel, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is God'; predominantly a girls' na▶Kailyn#5758 in the U.S.A modern blend of Kai (variously 'the sea') with the -lyn ending ('a lake'); predominantly a gi▶Kyari#5777 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the West African (Kanuri) Kyari ('a chief, a nobleman') and the trendy Ky▶Olivia#5811 in the U.S.From Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace; overwhelmingly a girls' name (coined by▶Delma#5818 in the U.S.Delma is an early-American name of uncertain root, recorded for both girls and boys; for a boy ▶Rayleigh#5820 in the U.S.From the English place/surname Rayleigh — Old English, 'a roe-deer's meadow/clearing' (ra, 'roe▶Treasure#5851 in the U.S.From the word treasure — from Greek thesauros, 'a treasure, a storehouse'; 'something precious ▶Ziah#5875 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Arabic Ziya/Diya, 'light, splendour, radiance', and the trendy -iah e▶Ami#5893 in the U.S.From Hebrew ami, 'my people'; also Japanese (variously 'beauty/Asia'), and French ami, 'a frien▶Aziyah#5914 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aziz ('mighty, beloved', Arabic) and Asiyah (a revered Quranic name) with▶Codi#5939 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful▶Emori#5969 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'work-power; brave, powerful ruler';▶Kani#6010 in the U.S.From Tamil kani, 'a ripe fruit; sweet; a vision/auspicious sight'; also a modern -ni coined nam▶Kaziah#6015 in the U.S.A K-/-iah spelling echoing Keziah ('cassia, cinnamon', Hebrew); here for boys; predominantly a ▶Legaci#6038 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Legacy — from Latin legatia, 'something handed down; an inheritance, a lastin▶Lynn#6047 in the U.S.From Welsh llyn, 'a lake; a pool, a waterfall'; predominantly a girls'/unisex name; here for bo▶Mayan#6061 in the U.S.From Hebrew mayan, 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water'; also linked to the Maya people of▶Neylan#6073 in the U.S.From Turkish neylan, 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire; the realized one'; used fo▶Noha#6075 in the U.S.From Arabic nuha/noha, 'wisdom, intelligence, the intellect, sound judgment'; here for boys; us▶Taelyn#6120 in the U.S.A modern name with a Tae- opening (echoing Taylor, 'a tailor') and the -lyn ending ('a lake'); ▶Teagen#6126 in the U.S.An -en spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet/bar▶Wrenley#6146 in the U.S.A modern name joining Wren ('a small bird') with -ley ('a meadow, a clearing'); 'a wren's meado▶Zailyn#6160 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Zay- opening with the -lyn ending ('a lake'); no single fixed root; use▶Afton#6179 in the U.S.From the English place-name Afton — the Afton river in Scotland, and 'Afa's settlement' (a pers▶Arlyn#6191 in the U.S.A -lyn spelling echoing Arlen ('a pledge, an oath', Irish) and Harlan ('a rocky/hare land', Old▶Brailyn#6203 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Bray- opening (echoing Braylen, Brayden) with the -lyn ending ('a lake'▶Brier#6205 in the U.S.From the word brier (briar) — 'a thorny bush, a wild rose; a tangle of thorns' (also the French▶Brook#6206 in the U.S.From Old English broc, 'a small stream, a brook' — originally for one who lived by a brook; use▶Cali#6210 in the U.S.A modern short name, variously echoing Calvin ('bald; little Cal') and California; used for bot▶Charis#6213 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, favor; beauty' (the Charites/Graces); more often a girl's ▶Eirian#6238 in the U.S.From Welsh eirian, 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'; used for both sexes; here for boys▶Elham#6241 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ilham, 'inspiration; divine revelation, intuition'; used for both sexes; he▶Jamesyn#6280 in the U.S.A -syn spelling of Jameson — 'a son of James' (James from Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter'); used ▶Jourdan#6292 in the U.S.A spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used ▶July#6294 in the U.S.From the month July — named for Julius Caesar, from the Roman Julius, 'youthful' (and 'a child ▶Kacee#6295 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey — from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful' (and 'brave in battle')▶Karma#6300 in the U.S.From Sanskrit karma, 'action, deed; fate, destiny; the spiritual law of cause and effect'; used▶Kay#6303 in the U.S.Variously the Arthurian Sir Kay (from the Welsh Cai, perhaps 'rejoice') and a short form of K- ▶Kona#6314 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kona, 'the leeward side (of an island)' (the Kona coast); also a Hindi word, 'a c▶Kyri#6316 in the U.S.A short modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord', Greek kyrios, from the prayer Kyrie eleison) and the▶Mana#6331 in the U.S.From the Polynesian/Maori mana, 'spiritual power; prestige, authority, life-force'; used for bo▶Merit#6338 in the U.S.From the word merit — 'worth, excellence; that which is deserved' (from Latin meritum, 'a rewar▶Nima#6354 in the U.S.Variously the Persian Nima, 'just, fair', and the Tibetan Nyima, 'the sun; Sunday'; also linked▶Rahil#6378 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic/Persian Rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and th▶Ryleigh#6387 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Riley — variously 'the rye clearing' (Old English ryge, 'rye', plus leah, ▶Sani#6390 in the U.S.Variously the Navajo Sani, 'the old one; the ancient one', and the Arabic sani, 'brilliant, rad▶Solace#6399 in the U.S.From the word solace — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium)▶Stacey#6400 in the U.S.A pet form of Eustace ('fruitful; good harvest', Greek) and Anastasius ('resurrection'); used f▶Tamari#6405 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tamar ('a date palm', Hebrew) and Amari ('eternal; strength'); also a Geo▶Teigan#6407 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet/bard' (l▶Waylynn#6421 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Waylon ('a wayfarer; a traveler; by the road', and the legendary smith Wa▶Yamari#6426 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ya- opening and -mari ending (echoing Amari, 'eternal; strength'); used fo▶Yuan#6430 in the U.S.A Chinese name whose meaning depends on the character chosen — commonly yuan ('origin; first; p▶Zakiah#6434 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Zaki/Zakiyy — from Arabic, 'pure, righteous; intelligent, bright'; used for ▶Aiman#6447 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayman — from Arabic, 'righteous; fortunate, blessed; on the right hand (the auspi▶Amoni#6462 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Amani ('peace', Swahili) and Amon ('the hidden one; faithful'); used for ▶Andi#6464 in the U.S.A pet form of Andrew/Andreas — from Greek andreios, 'manly, masculine; brave' (from aner, 'a ma▶Anis#6466 in the U.S.From Arabic anis, 'a close companion; a friendly, sociable one; intimate'; used for both sexes;▶Ashlan#6476 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Ashlin ('the ash-tree pool/meadow', from Old English) and Aslan (Turkis▶Aysun#6482 in the U.S.From Turkish ay, 'moon', plus sun (a beauty element); 'beautiful as the moon; moonlight'; more ▶Aza#6483 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic 'azza, 'strength; power; might; glory', and a Hebrew/biblical Aza ('strong▶Bao#6487 in the U.S.From Chinese bao, 'treasure; precious; a jewel', and Vietnamese bao, 'protection; to keep safe;▶Baraa#6488 in the U.S.From Arabic bara'a, 'innocence; purity; freedom from fault; excellence; superiority'; used for ▶Blakely#6491 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name — from Old English blaec, 'black; dark' (or blac, 'pale'▶Blessed#6492 in the U.S.From the word blessed — 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God'; a modern vir▶Blessyn#6493 in the U.S.A modern -yn spelling of Blessing — from the word blessing, 'a favor; a gift; a benediction; a ▶Bryn#6497 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'; used for both sexes; here for boys▶Carin#6504 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the surname Caron and the Arabic Karim ('generous; noble'); no▶Dailen#6511 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Day-/Dai- element with the -len ending; no single fixed root; u▶Dekota#6521 in the U.S.A spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; a friendly one'; also a U.S. ▶
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What are popular unisex boy names?
Hayden, Rory, Casey and Quinn lead the gender-neutral names given to boys, with Eden and Drew not far behind.
Are unisex names still growing for boys?
Yes, though more slowly than on the girls side — boys tend to hold a shared name for fewer years before it tips. Each name page tracks the year-by-year U.S. numbers so you can see where a name is heading.