43 Unique Gender-Neutral Baby Names
A gender-neutral baby name is such a wonderful option for parents to be who are not finding out gender of their baby! These 43 unique genders-neutral baby names are stunning options for boys or girls.
These unisex baby names are absolutely regal and all make beautiful options for parents to be.
This list of 43 unique unisex baby names and gender-neutral names, perfect for parents to be for both boys and girls in 2023. Check out the most popular unisex baby name ideas for parents looking for beautiful and unique baby names that are unforgettable!
These top unique gender neutral baby name list has baby name origin, baby name meaning and information about popularity.
43 Unique Gender-Neutral Baby Names
BAYLOR
You may be thinking about the university in Texas, but Baylor makes a beautiful gender neutral baby name. Origin of the gender neutral baby name Baylor is Irish. Meaning of Baylor is horse trainer. Baylor has historically been used as a boy name, but its fabulous for any baby and unique.
Baylor has risen in popularity since 2016 but is still used in less than 500 babies a year, making it a great unique gender neutral baby name to use!
Alternative spellings of the gender neutral baby name Baylor are: Bailor, Bayler, or Bailer if you want to be even more unique. I love a good baby name based on a location like Baylor, so here are some more if you are into this baby name vibe!
BLAKE
Origin of the gender-neutral baby name is English and it has historically been a gender neutral baby name. Blake was used as a baby name for a child who had pale skin or hair color. Blake is a common surname which I love for a first name baby name options.
Blake has been a popular name choice over the years, but typically used for boys. It has been trending down in usage for babies born since 2015 which makes it a great unique baby name gender neutral option!
BLAIR
I know you may be thinking that Blair is a more typical female baby name, but Blair is gender neutral name meaning battlefield, field from Scottish or Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname given to individuals from places with blár.
Popularity of the gender neutral baby name Blair - it reached peak popularity in 2021 and was also used commonly in the 1980s due to a character in a popular TV series, Dynasty.
Alternative spellings to Blair are commonly Blaire, Blayre and Blare.
CAMERON
Origin is English and derived from the words cam meaning crooked and shron meaning nose. It may be a interesting meaning, but its a fabulous gender neutral baby name that parents have loved over the decades. Cameron reached peak baby name popularity in the early 90’s.
CAMPBELL
Origin of Cambell, a beautiful gender-neutral baby name is Celtic. Campbell means crooked mouth, similarly to the gender-neutral name above Cam meaning brooked and buel meaning mouth. Campbell is also a common surname and is a great traditional surname turned baby name as well.
Campbell reached peak popularity in the by name option for parents looking for a gender-neutral options for parents looking for a gender-neutral options.
CARTER
The gender-neutral baby name Carter is of British origin and is an occupational name given to someone who transports goods by cart or wagon. The unisex baby name comes from the Gaelic "cairt" and the Old English "cartere," both meaning cart.
Carter is a unisex name that has been popular for almost two decades. Carter flows so well with many last names and is such a solid unique gender neutral baby name,
CHANNING
The name Channing is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English, Irish origin meaning "people of Cana or wolf cub".
Channing is a historical and traditional surname turned first name and is so sophisticated for both a boy or girl. Alternative spelling and variations of the gender neutral baby name Channing are Channin, Channery.
CHARLIE
Charie is such a fun vibrant gender neutral baby name meaning free man. Charlie comes from the English origin and is a modern unique spin on the traditional English name Charles. What was once a boys name, has now shifted into a unique unisex baby name.
Charlie was at peak popularity from 1896 to 1905, so it makes a perfect vintage name that is perfect for gender neutral baby names.
DREW
I love this short but sweet unisex baby name meaning wise. Drew is such a fun baby name from Welsh origin. Drew has often been used as a nickname for Andrew but makes such a beautiful gender neutral name on its own!
Drew reached peak popularity in the 80’s and is not widely used today making it the perfect unisex unique baby name!
ELLIOTT
Elliott is a traditional name of Hebrew origin meaning Jehovah is God. Elliott has traditionally been a boys name but is making a come back as a unisex baby name. I love the nickname Ellie for a girl who is named Elliott too!
Alternative spelling of Elliott is Elliot and Eliott!
ELLIS
Ellis is also an alternative of Elliott and means Jehovah is God. The traditional name is Elisud, which translates to kind and benevolent which are great terms for a baby name! Ellis is often known as a surname but its such a fun unique gender neutral baby first name.
ELLISON
Traditionally a boy’s name, Ellison is a gender-neutral title of British origin and means “son of Ellis.” Ellis has a Hebrew counterpart, Elijah, who was a prophet and healer from the Book of Kings. If you are looking for religious based baby boy names, and 40 Beautiful Biblical Baby Girl Names, these have great ideas as well!
EZRA
Are you parents to be looking for a short unisex baby name? Because Hebrew origin name Ezra is so beautiful and unique. Ezra was a Hebrew prophet, scribe and priest and is a notable religious name.
Ezra was ranking as most popular boys names since 1900 but then fell off of the popular baby name lists until the 60s. Ezra is trending upwards but still makes a great gender neutral baby name!
GRAY
Gray is a name of English origin that can mean grey-haired or pleasant. It can be used for boys or girls and makes a short strong unisex baby name. It can also be a surname that comes from the Gaelic word for gray or a transferred use of the nickname for a longer surname like Grayson.
GREY
Very similar to Gray, Grey is an alternative deserving of its own spot on this gender neutral baby name list! This surname turned baby boy name has the same origin and meaning as the one above. Grey is unique and modern spin on the traditional baby boy name Greyson.
HADDON
What was once a traditional baby boy name from English roots, today it makes a unique gender neutral name with a old world feel. Haddon means hill of heather. Heather grows across the UK and comes across with botanical baby name floral feels too!
Haddon is a very unique and rarely used baby name that is fitting for a baby girl or boy! If you are looking for a unique yet traditional baby name vibe, Haddon is a solid choice!
HALSTON
I love the assertive traditional sound of the baby name Halston. It is a historically gender-neutral name that means Holy Stone. Halston is a surname that was given to families who lived in or near two villages named Halston in the UK. Halston is such a unique fun gender-neutral name that sounds powerful!
HAYDON
Haydon is a Welsh baby name derived from the word heathen. Haydon is a variation of Hayden / Hadyn which are great alternative spellings for the more traditional version.
HUNTER
Baby name Hunter means, you guessed it, one who hunts! Hunter has been decreasing in baby name usage the last decade which makes it a great unique gender-neutral baby name option. Hunter has historically been used more by boy parents but Hunter is the cutest girl name option as well, similarly to using Charlie for a girl!
JORDAN
A beautiful unisex baby name meaning flowing down, Jordan is a fabulous option for parents to be. Jordan comes from Hebrew origin and was historically used for children that were baptized in the holy water in the river Jordan.
Jordan spiked as a popular name thanks to basketball superstar Michael Jordan, but today it makes a great unique baby name for both genders!
Alternative spelling for Jordan can be Jordyn or Jordin.
KAI
Kai is such a hip unique gender-neutral baby name coming in short and sweet with 3 letters. Kai is perfect for boys and girl baby name options.
Kai has many meanings in various cultures. In Japanese, kai means ocean, shell, open, recovery. In Estonian, Kai means pier, quay.
LANDRY
Landry is a beautiful preppy baby name with origins in French roots. Landry means powerful ruler and I cant think of a better meaning for a name! Landry is a unisex name historically and sounds so good! Landry has alternative spellings of Landri and Landrey.
Landry has risen in gender neutral baby name usage since the 1970s but is still only used for 1000 babies born in the last year, making it a great unique baby name option!
LANE
Lane is a short sweet baby name that brings traditional yet unique gender neutral vibes. Lane is a old English name meaning path or roadway. It was originally given as a surname in England but became more widely used in the US as a first name for boys.
Im here to tell you that Lane makes a fabulous unisex baby name!
LINDEN
Linden is a English origin name meaning lime tree. Linden is traditional yet playful unisex baby name.
Linden has historically been more popular for baby boys but is climbing in popularity for baby girls too making it the perfect gender neutral baby name option.
LOGAN
I adore the sweet sounding baby name Logan. Logan means little hollow and is derived from a surname with Gaelic origins. Logan is such a beautiful unisex name. Logan become more popular in the 1970’s but didnt even make it to the top 100 until 1991.
Logan is such a fun unisex name that would fit well with a variety of middle and last names too making it versatile!
LENNON
Is there a better baby name that one that means lover? I think not. Fall in love with this gender neutral baby name of Irish origin, Lennon. Lennon is fresh and unique take on a old Irish name. Lennon peaked in popularity after John Lennon from the Beatles. Fall in love with your babe and this amazing unisex baby name!
MILLER
Miller is a traditional old English name referring to a occupation of someone who grinds grain. Miller has that old vintage feel yet brings a unique preppy feel for a baby to be! Miller is not a popular baby name and 'was only used by 1252 babies in 2023 so far.
PALMER
I am a little biased on the use of baby name Palmer because it is my sons name, but it makes a beautiful unique and preppy first name for boys or girls! I am a little biased with this surname turned unisex baby name option since I named my son Palmer, but I think it’s a preppy surname that makes a fabulous first name for a baby boy. It’s from English origin and means palm bearing pilgrim.
PARKER
Parker is a gender-neutral name of Old English origins. Once used as an occupational surname, Parker means “park keeper.” The meaning may surprise you, but Parker is such a preppy unique gender-neutral baby name that works with so many last names!
QUINN
I adore this unisex baby name! Quinn is a gender-neutral name with Irish roots that means wise, sense, or reason. The baby name Quinn comes from the Old Irish word Ceann or Conn, meaning head or chief. The last names Ó Coinn and Ó Cuinn were extremely common surnames in Ireland. They were changed to Quinn in the 17th century. Now Quinn is just the most adorable gender-neutral baby name ever!
REGAN
The name Regan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "little king". Regan has alternative spelling and pronunciations as well: Reegan, Reagan. Regan is a more unique spelling option for this beautiful and well loved gender-neutral baby name.
REESE
Reese is a fabulous gender-neutral baby name of Welsh origin. Reese means "enthusiastic," "ardent," and "fiery" Reese is the anglicized version of the traditional Welsh masculine name Rhys. Reese is not a commonly used baby name making it a perfect option for a traditional yet fun baby name for parents to be!
RILEY
What parents wouldn’t love this beautiful gender-neutral baby name, Riley? Its such a easy laid back vibe and flows so nicely. Riley has varied meanings depending on the origin. Meanings would be either woods clearing or courageous/valiant.
RIVER
River is a name of British or English origin that means "a large or flowing body of water" or "by the riverbank". It is derived from the Latin word "ripa." River is a unisex name that brings around calming nature based feelings due to the meaning.
River has gotten more popular in the last few years, breaking top 100 names in 2023 so far!
ROWEN
Rowen is a beautiful unisex baby name. The name Rowan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish, Irish origin meaning "rowan tree; little redhead". Rowan has alternative in spelling like Rowan for an additional option as well.
RORY
Origin of the gender neutral name Rory: Gaelic. Rory is extremely common as a Irish baby boy name in many countries. It is ranking as the 7th most popular name in Scotland currently. Rory is such a beautiful gender neutral name though and shouldnt be used just for boys! This spirited Gaelic classic, which became popular in Ireland via the illustrious twelfth century king Rory O'Connor, makes a highly energetic choice, for a highly energetic child!
SAWYER
Sawyer is a surname with English origin and means woodcutter. Sawyer is not only a fabulous surname switched to a baby boy first name but is currently ranking as atop unisex name too!
SLOAN
I adore this unisex baby name of Irish and Gaelic origin. Sloan is derived from a surname that comes from a personal name meaning "raider", "warrior", "leader of a military expedition", or "invasion". Sloan is trendy baby name without being overused. Alternative spelling for Sloan could be Sloane.
SPENCER
Spencer is an old English name that brings a traditional vibe. Sutton means house steward or dispenser of provisions and was historically uses as a occupation given name. Spencer brings a calm demeanor and is perfect for gender-neutral baby names.
SUTTON
Sutton is a commonly used Southern name is gender neutral and comes from English origin. Sutton is an English name meaning From the South Town. Sutton is not ranking in the top baby name list which makes it a great unique baby name choice!
TATUM
Tatum is a historically gender-neutral name that means Tate’s homestead. Tatum is such a fun fresh baby name that is unique! Tatum has risen in popularity since the early 1990’s for baby naems but tends to hover around 300 in number of babies born with that name in the US per year!
TAYLOR
Dates back to the English origin occupational surname of Tailor. Taylor has always been a unisex name and is such a traditional yet unique strong baby name to give.
You cannot go wrong as parents to be with choosing the gender-neutral baby name Taylor for your bundle of joy.
VAIL
Vail is a old English unisex baby name meaning valley. Vail is also the name of a city in Colorado. I am a huge fan of baby names based on locations, so if you are interested in location based baby names check out this post of Baby Boy Names Inspired by Places to Visit and 50 Baby Girl Names Inspired by Real Places.
Vail is a unique unisex baby name only reported used in the last decade for under 20 babies per 1 million born. Alternative spelling option for this amazing baby name is Vale.
