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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Baylee#9064 in the U.S.A spelling of Bailey — variously 'a bailiff/steward' (from the Old French bailli) and 'the oute▶Braxlee#9076 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Brax- element (from Braxton, 'Bracca's town') with a -lee ending; used▶Bristol#9083 in the U.S.From the English city Bristol — from the Old English Brycgstow, 'the site of the bridge; a gath▶Chen#9110 in the U.S.From the Chinese, variously 'morning; dawn' and 'a celestial body/star' (chen); also a common s▶Chevelle#9112 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing the Chevrolet Chevelle (a classic car) and the French chevelle; used for▶Cori#9128 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey/Cory — variously 'a hollow/a ravine' (Irish) and a short form of Cornelius ▶Dasani#9158 in the U.S.A modern name, coined as a bottled-water brand (with no fixed etymology) and used as a given na▶Dasiah#9160 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Dasia and Isaiah (with an -iah ending); used for both sexes; n▶Delaney#9169 in the U.S.An Irish surname — variously 'descendant of Dubhshlaine (the dark challenger)' (Irish) and 'fro▶Delani#9170 in the U.S.A spelling of Delaney/Delani — variously 'descendant of the dark challenger' (Irish) and 'from ▶Eiren#9205 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Eirian (Welsh, 'bright; beautiful') and Eren (Turkish, 'a sain▶Emiri#9217 in the U.S.Variously a Japanese name ('beauty; blessing; village', by kanji) and an Arabic name (linked to▶Era#9221 in the U.S.Variously from the Albanian era, 'wind; breeze', and the Latin/English era, 'an age; a period o▶Evon#9227 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Evan (the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and Yvon (a French nam▶Evyn#9228 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan/Evin — the Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; ▶Favor#9241 in the U.S.From the word favor — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); a virtue/▶Fenyx#9243 in the U.S.A spelling of Phoenix — from the Greek phoinix, variously 'the phoenix (a bird reborn from its ▶Fortune#9245 in the U.S.From the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortun▶Frost#9249 in the U.S.From the word frost — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname (a nickname for ▶Grier#9266 in the U.S.A Scottish surname form of Gregor/Gregory — from the Greek gregorios, 'watchful; vigilant; aler▶Haylen#9288 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Hay- element with a -len ending (echoing Haylee/Kaylen); no single fix▶Jacey#9324 in the U.S.A modern name, variously from the initials J.C. and echoing Jason/Casey; no single fixed root; ▶Jacky#9328 in the U.S.A short form of Jack (from John, 'God is gracious') and Jacob ('supplanter; one who follows'); ▶Jacy#9329 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Jace ('the Lord is salvation', from Jason) and the initials J.▶Jaylani#9350 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Jay- element with -lani ('heaven; sky; royal', Hawaiian); no single fi▶Jerzey#9355 in the U.S.A spelling of Jersey — a place-name, variously 'the grassy island' and 'Geirr's island' (from t▶Jewelz#9360 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Jewels/Jules — variously 'precious gems' (from jewel) and 'youthful; dow▶Jimin#9367 in the U.S.From the Korean, variously written to mean 'wise/quick' (ji) + 'gentle/jade/precious' (min), by▶Jirah#9369 in the U.S.From the Hebrew yireh, 'He will provide/see' — from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide'; use▶Jovie#9373 in the U.S.A modern name from jovial/Jovian — from the Latin Jovis (Jupiter), connoting 'joyful; merry; of▶Kanari#9389 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the word 'canary' (a bright songbird) and a Ka- + -nari coinag▶Kasiyah#9397 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Keziah/Cassia ('cassia; the cinnamon tree', a fragrant spice); no single▶Kassiah#9399 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Keziah/cassia ('cassia; the cinnamon tree', a fragrant spice); no single▶Kelley#9416 in the U.S.From the Irish O Ceallaigh, variously 'bright-headed' and 'a warrior; strife'; a surname used f▶Kenya#9421 in the U.S.From Kenya — an East African country named for Mount Kenya (variously 'mountain of whiteness/os▶Kenzi#9422 in the U.S.A short form of Mackenzie — from the Scots Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the comely/h▶Khodi#9437 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kodi/Cody (an Irish surname, variously 'a helper' and 'a cushion/descend▶Khori#9439 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kori/Corey (an Irish surname, variously 'a hollow/round hill' and 'the c▶Koren#9454 in the U.S.From the Hebrew koren, 'shining; radiant; a ray/beam of light'; used for both sexes▶Kristen#9458 in the U.S.A Scandinavian form of Christian/Christine — from the Greek Khristos, 'the anointed one', hence▶Mari#9519 in the U.S.Variously a Georgian boys' name; a Basque form linked to the Virgin Mary; and an Estonian short▶Ocie#9594 in the U.S.A vintage American given name of uncertain origin, possibly from the ocean or a pet form of nam▶Westlyn#9689 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the English word west to the fashionable -lyn ending. It read▶Sena#9696 in the U.S.Variously an Ewe (Ghana/Togo) name, 'God has heard/brought (from heaven)', and a Sanskrit word,▶Taji#9730 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexes▶Tasi#9735 in the U.S.From the Chamorro (Guam) tasi, 'the sea; the ocean'; used for both sexes▶Tori#9749 in the U.S.Variously the Japanese tori, 'a bird', and a short form of Victor/Victoria ('a conqueror; victo▶Win#9796 in the U.S.Variously from the Burmese win, 'bright; radiant; splendour', and an English short form of name▶Xamari#9806 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Xa-/Za- element with a -mari ending (echoing Amari/Zamari); used for ▶Xolani#9809 in the U.S.From the Zulu/Xhosa xolani, 'peace; be at peace; forgive one another'; the X is a lateral click▶Yani#9814 in the U.S.A short form of Yannis/Ioannis (John) — from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also a Hopi word ('▶Yetzel#9825 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan) with a Y- opening and -▶Aamari#9865 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously 'eternal; possessing eternity' (Arabic) and 'strength; a builde▶Akela#9899 in the U.S.Variously a Hawaiian form of Adela ('noble', Germanic) and the name of the wolf-pack leader in ▶Akili#9901 in the U.S.From the Swahili akili, 'wisdom; intelligence; the mind/reason'; used for both sexes▶Alani#9903 in the U.S.Variously the Hawaiian alani, 'an orange tree/fruit', and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome', C▶Andie#9922 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Andrew (from Greek 'andreios', 'manly, brave') or of Andrea. It usual▶Andri#9934 in the U.S.Variously an Icelandic/Indonesian form of Andrew/Andreas ('manly; strong', Greek) and a modern ▶Arryn#9957 in the U.S.A spelling of Aaron/Arran — variously 'lofty; exalted; a mountain of strength' (Hebrew Aaron) a▶Asaya#9970 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Asa ('healer; physician', Hebrew) or Isaiah with an -aya en▶Auriel#9979 in the U.S.Variously a form of Uriel ('God is my light/fire', Hebrew) and a Latin 'aureus' (golden) name; ▶Berkeley#10006 in the U.S.From the Old English beorc ('a birch tree') + leah ('a meadow/clearing'), hence 'from the birch▶Blaire#10009 in the U.S.A spelling of Blair — from the Scottish Gaelic blar, 'a plain; a field; a battlefield'; a surna▶Bralyn#10016 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Bra- + -lyn coinage or an echo of Braylon/Braden; used for both sexe▶Briley#10025 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Bri- (from Brian/Briar) + -ley ('a meadow/clearing') blend, or an En▶Coley#10063 in the U.S.Variously from the Old English, 'the coal/charcoal clearing' (col, 'coal', + leah, 'a meadow') ▶Corin#10067 in the U.S.From the Latin Quirinus, variously 'a spear' (from the Sabine curis) and 'of Quirinus (a Roman ▶Daelin#10078 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Dae- + -lin coinage or an echo of Daylin/Dallin; used for both sexes▶Daley#10082 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Daly/O Dalaigh, 'a descendant of Dalach (one who attends assemblies/gath▶Daryn#10088 in the U.S.A spelling of Darren — variously from the Irish, 'great; a gift/oak' (uncertain roots) and a mo▶Deni#10107 in the U.S.A short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)', from Dionysios; used for ▶Devonne#10119 in the U.S.A form of Devon — variously 'a defender' and 'from Devon, England' (a county named for the Dumn▶Dyan#10143 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously an echo of Dion ('of Zeus') or Dyan (a spelling of▶Eliann#10153 in the U.S.A form of Elian — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew, from Eliana) and 'the sun; child of ▶Emoni#10163 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short for▶Eno#10165 in the U.S.From the Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) Eno, 'a gift; a present'; also read as 'a masterpiece/beautiful ▶Eri#10169 in the U.S.Variously a Japanese name (eri, often 'a blessed/favored one') and the Igbo Eri (a founding anc▶Eztli#10176 in the U.S.From the Nahuatl (Aztec) eztli, 'blood; life-force' (a symbol of life, sacrifice, and vitality ▶Fen#10180 in the U.S.Variously from the English fen ('a marsh; a low wetland') and the Chinese Fen (variously 'fragr▶Fontaine#10183 in the U.S.From the French fontaine, 'a fountain; a spring/water source' (from the Latin fons); a surname ▶Geffen#10194 in the U.S.From the Hebrew gefen, 'a vine; a grapevine' (a symbol of fruitfulness and the land of Israel);▶Giomar#10201 in the U.S.A form of Guiomar — from the Germanic, 'famous in battle' (wig, 'war/battle', + mari, 'famous')▶Jessey#10284 in the U.S.Jessey is a respelling of Jesse, the Hebrew name of King David's father, tied to 'gift' or 'my ▶Torrie#10610 in the U.S.Torrie is a pet form used for boys as a short version of names like Torrance (a Scottish surnam▶Rhylee#10650 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Riley — from an English place name 'rye clearing/meadow' or the Irish Ó ▶Robyn#10659 in the U.S.A 'y' spelling of Robin — a pet form of Robert ('bright fame') and the woodland bird. The -yn s▶Taitum#10667 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Tatum, from the English place and surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' — T▶Skai#10722 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Sky, from the everyday English word for the heavens above.▶Tyjai#10787 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining a Ty- opening with a -jai ending (echoing Jai or the initials▶Bobbie#11000 in the U.S.A pet form of Robert (Germanic 'hrod' + 'beraht', 'bright fame') or Roberta. Long unisex, it no▶Gal#11093 in the U.S.A Hebrew name, 'wave' or 'mound, heap' — unisex in Israel, carried by actor Gal Gadot. A short,▶Caidence#11125 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('a falling'), used in music for 'rhyth▶Cairee#11126 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Cary/Carey family — Carey being an Irish surname (Ó Ciardha, t▶Cairyn#11127 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, an inventive respelling echoing Caren/Karen and the Carey family; th▶Germaine#11346 in the U.S.Germaine is a French name from Latin germanus ('brother; of the same parents; genuine'). Used f▶Kenna#11568 in the U.S.A short form of McKenna (a Scottish/Irish surname) and a Scottish given name in its own right. ▶Kiva#11605 in the U.S.A short form of the Hebrew Akiva (a form of Jacob/Yaakov, 'to supplant; to protect'), used here▶Kestrel#11657 in the U.S.From the English word kestrel, a small hovering falcon. A nature and bird name used for both bo▶Rainey#11970 in the U.S.A surname-turned-first-name, tracing to the Germanic Rainer/Ragnar ('counsel; wise; mighty army▶Roma#12014 in the U.S.The Italian name for the city of Rome, used as a place name; it also carries an association wit▶Ardell#12380 in the U.S.Ardell is a unisex name, here borne by a boy, from the same family as the feminine Ardella. Its▶Fable#12809 in the U.S.Fable is the English word used as a given name. It comes from Latin fabula, 'story; tale', from▶Jami#13038 in the U.S.Jami is used chiefly as a spelling of Jamie, a pet form of James (from Hebrew Yaakov, Jacob) — ▶Jessi#13081 in the U.S.Jessi is a respelling of Jesse/Jessie, the Hebrew name of King David's father, tied to 'gift' o▶Kerrigan#13147 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Ciaragain, 'descendant of Ciaragan,' a diminutive of ciar ('dark; blac▶Kiah#13299 in the U.S.Kiah is a short unisex name with several possible routes: a clipped form of Keziah (Hebrew, 'ca▶Liron#13402 in the U.S.Liron is a modern Hebrew name from li, 'to me, mine', and ron, 'song, joyful shout' — so 'my so▶Maayan#13423 in the U.S.Maayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It be▶Mavi#13483 in the U.S.Mavi is the Turkish word for 'blue', used as a given name. In Turkey it leans toward girls and ▶Melek#13504 in the U.S.Melek means 'angel' in Turkish, where it is used mainly as a girl's name. The same letters give▶Metztli#13510 in the U.S.Metztli is the Nahuatl word for 'moon' and the name of the Aztec moon deity, honored in Mexica ▶Nasi#13584 in the U.S.Most often a short form of Nasir, Arabic for 'helper; supporter; one who gives victory'. Separa▶Noy#13627 in the U.S.From Hebrew noy, 'beauty; ornament; adornment.' In Israel it is a modern unisex name that leans▶Page#13680 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Page, 'a page; a young attendant in a noble household' (O▶Rhy#13767 in the U.S.Rhy is a very short modern spelling, read most naturally as a clipped Rhys — the Welsh name mea▶Riah#13768 in the U.S.Riah is a short modern name with no single documented source. It is most often a clipping of a ▶Roo#13797 in the U.S.Roo is a one-syllable pet name rather than a name with an ancient meaning. Most families know i▶Sascha#13844 in the U.S.The German spelling of Russian Sasha, the everyday diminutive of Aleksandr (Alexander), from Gr▶Satya#13846 in the U.S.From Sanskrit satya, 'truth; truthfulness; that which is real'. Satya is one of the great ethic▶Towa#14010 in the U.S.Towa romanizes a Japanese name usually read as 'eternity, forever' — though in Japanese the sen▶Tsering#14032 in the U.S.Tsering is a Tibetan name meaning 'long life,' widely given in Tibetan Buddhist families as a b▶Tui#14033 in the U.S.Tui is the Maori name of a New Zealand songbird famous for its white throat-tuft and its extrao▶Zyah#14234 in the U.S.Zyah is a short modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a Z-name built on the ▶KaycieA modern spelling of Casey/Kacie, from the Irish Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' It reads mos▶
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Frequently Asked
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.