Maybe you love the idea of a name that fits your baby without feeling tied to one gender. Or maybe you’re keeping the sex a surprise and want a name you can settle on now. Either way, gender neutral names give you plenty to explore, from familiar unisex baby names like Riley and Jordan to nature-inspired choices like River and Rowan.
This list includes gender-neutral names for boys and girls that appeared on both U.S. Top 1000 popularity charts, along with each name’s meaning, origin, and possible nicknames. You’ll also see where each name ranks for boys and girls, so you can tell whether a favorite is used about equally – or just happens to appear on both lists.
Top Gender-Neutral Names
For each name, you’ll see the most recent United States popularity ranking on the boys’ and girls’ lists in blue and pink, respectively. These are based on the most common spelling for each, but alternate spellings that are also in the top 1000 will be noted!
Robin
705 / 704 (only 1 rank apart!)
- Origin: English (diminutive of Robert)
- Meaning: Bright fame
- Common Nicknames: Rob, Robbie
Shiloh
278 / 281 (only 3 spots apart!)
- Origin: Hebrew place
- Meaning: Tranquil
- Common Nicknames: Shi / Shy
Parker
102 / 106 (only 4 spots apart!)
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Keeper of a park/game preserve
- Common Nickname: Park
Charlie
145 / 133
- Origin: English (diminutive of Charles)
- Meaning: Free person
- Common Nickname: Char
Tatum
202 / 189
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Homestead
- Common Nicknames: Tate, Tatie
Blake
316 / 295
- Origin: English
- Meaning: dark/black OR pale/white
Dakota
319 / 296
- Origin: Sioux
- Meaning: Friend
- Common Nicknames: Kota, Kody
Rory
199 / 230
- Origin: Irish and Scottish
- Meaning: Red King
- Common Nickname: Ro
Alexis
513 / 554
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Defender or helper
- Common Nicknames: Alex, Lexi
Landry
996 / 935
- Origin: French and German
- Meaning: Ruler of the land
- Common Nickname: Lan
Armani
495 / 562
- Origin: Italian and German
- Meaning: unknown
- Common Nicknames: Ari, Mani
Ocean
720 / 787
- Origin: English and Greek
- Meaning: the Vast sea
- Common Nicknames: O, Osh
Bellamy
721 / 797
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Beautiful friend
- Common Nicknames: Bell, Bella
Finley
333 / 415
- Origin: Scottish and Irish
- Meaning: Fair warrior
- Common Nickname: Finn
River
111 / 220
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Flowing water
- Common Nickname: Riv
Skyler
783 / 671
- Origin: Dutch
- Meaning: Scholar
- Common Nickname: Sky
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Skylar 167
Sevyn
697 / 575
- Origin: English
- Meaning: #7, good luck
- Common Nickname: Sev
Emerson
254 / 122
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Son of Emery
- Common Nicknames: Em, Emmy
Chandler
753 / 895
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Candlemaker
- Common Nickname: Chan
Campbell
764 / 617
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: Crooked mouth
- Common Nickname: Cam
Sutton
332 / 181
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Southern settlement
Drew
553 / 706
- Origin: English (diminutive of Andrew)
- Meaning: Manly or strong
Azariah
472 / 630
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God has helped
- Common Nicknames: Aza, Zari
Riley
208 / 48
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Valiant
- Common Nickname: Ry
- Popular Alternative Spellings: Rylee 137 / Rylie 478
Quincy
654 / 815
- Origin: French and Roman
- Meaning: unknown
- Common Nickname: Quin
Sawyer
122 / 291
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Woodcutter
- Common Nicknames: Soy, Saw
Rowan
59 / 249
- Origin: Irish, Scottish, and English
- Meaning: Little red one
- Common Nickname: Ro
- Popular Alternative Spellings: Rowen 488 / Rowyn 699
Amari
185 / 380
- Origin: unknown
- Meaning: unknown
- Common Nicknames: Mari, Ari
Ariel
558 / 356
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Lion of God
- Common Nicknames: Ari, Elle
Miller
369 / 571
- Origin: English
- Meaning: One who grinds grain
- Common Nickname: Mills
Phoenix
329 / 534
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: Reborn from the ashes
- Common Nickname: Nix
Remington
307 / 513
- Origin: English
- Meaning: unknown
- Common Nicknames: Remi, Rem
Ari
393 / 614
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Lion
Salem
679 / 436
- Origin: Hebrew and English
- Meaning: Peace
Morgan
559 / 312
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Sea
- Common Nicknames: Morg, Mo
Avery
291 / 37
- Origin: English and German
- Meaning: Elf ruler
- Common Nicknames: Ave, Avie
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Averie 701
Hayden
161 / 437
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Hay valley or hill
- Common Nicknames: Hay, Hades
Jamie
577 / 858
- Origin: English (diminutive of James)
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Common Nicknames: Jay / J
Taylor
685 / 403
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Tailor
- Common Nickname: Tay
Briar
686 / 400
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Wild rose
- Common Nickname: Bri
Legacy
957 / 662
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Passed to future generations
Sage
456 / 160
- Origin: English and Latin
- Meaning: Wise
- Popular alternate spelling: Saige 480
Oakley
454 / 156
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Oak clearing
- Common Nickname: Oak
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Oaklee 535
Baylor
386 / 694
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Officer
- Common Nickname: Bay
Remy
408 / 721
- Origin: French and Latin
- Meaning: Oarsman
- Common Nickname: Rem
Denver
518 / 836
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Dane crossing
- Common Nickname: Den
Halo
931 / 613
- Origin: English and Greek
- Meaning: A ring of light
Reign
772 / 452
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Rule
- Common Nickname: Ray
Logan
53 / 402
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: Little hollow
- Common Nickname: Lo
Murphy
754 / 397
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Sea warrior
- Common Nickname: Murph
Amiri
604 / 964
- Origin: Arabic
- Meaning: Prince
- Common Nicknames: Ami, Miri
Frankie
922 / 552
- Origin: English (diminutive of Frances)
- Meaning: Free person
- Common Nickname: Frank
Quinn
467 / 97
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Wise leader
Tru
591 / 974
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Honest or faithful
Carter
45 / 454
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Transporter of goods
- Common Nickname: Cart
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Karter 270 / 989
Cameron
76 / 487
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: Crooked nose
- Common Nickname: Cam
- Popular Alternative Spellings: Camryn 477 / Kameron 466 / Kamryn 556
Reese
603 / 192
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Enthusiasm
- Common Nickname: Ree
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Reece 460
Lennox
289 / 717
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: Elm grove
- Common Nicknames: Len, Lenny
Elliott
160 / 599
- Origin: English
- Meaning: My God is Yahweh
- Common Nicknames: Eli, Ellie
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Elliot 151
Ellis
243 / 682
- Origin: English
- Meaning: My God is Yahweh
- Common Nickname: El
Dallas
238 / 687
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: unknown
- Common Nickname: Dal
Jordan
131 / 584
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: To descend
- Common Nicknames: Jo, Jordy
Eden
544 / 70
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Delight
- Common Nickname: Edi
Angel
67 / 546
- Origin: English, Spanish, and Greek
- Meaning: Messenger
- Common Nickname: Angie
Peyton
684 / 199
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Settlement
- Common Nickname: Pey
Milan
242 / 753
- Origin: Slavic and Italian
- Meaning: Gracious
- Common Nickname: Mil
Emory
883 / 339
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Power
- Common Nicknames: Em, Emmy
Lennon
808 / 214
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Sweetheart
- Common Nicknames: Len, Lenny
Ryan
99 / 715
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Little king
- Common Nickname: Ry
Remi
787 / 145
- Origin: French and Latin
- Meaning: Oarsman
- Common Nickname: Rem
Aspen
920 / 266
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Trembling leaf
Hunter
130 / 842
- Origin: English
- Meaning: One who hunts
- Common Nickname: Hunt
Emery
815 / 74
- Origin: English and German
- Meaning: Power
- Common Nicknames: Em, Emmy
Palmer
995 / 232
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Carrier of a palm branch
- Common Nickname: Palm
Dylan
41 / 808
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Son of the sea
- Common Nicknames: Dyl / Dill
Scottie
909 / 126
- Origin: English and Scottish (diminutive of Scott)
- Meaning: From Scotland
- Common Nickname: Scott
Ezra
20 / 834
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Help
- Common Nickname: Ez
Micah
90 / 909
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Who is like God?
- Common Nicknames: Mike, Mikey
Bennett
40 / 912
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Blessed
- Common Nicknames: Ben, Benny
August
81 / 962
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Majestic
- Common Nicknames: Auggie, Gus
Boy/Girl Spelling Variants
Several names in the top 1000 have the same sound but are always spelled differently between boys and girls.
Andy / Andi / Andie
565 / 632 / 650
- Origin: English (diminutive of Andrew)
- Meaning: Strong
Sonny / Sunny
298 / 390
- Origin: English
- Meaning: Cheerful
- Common Nicknames: Son / Sun
Karson / Karsyn
453 / 719
- Origin: Scottish and Irish
- Meaning: Son of the marsh-dweller
- Common Nickname: Kar / Car
- Popular Alternative Spelling: Carson 124
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