Over the years I’ve shared lists of baby girl and baby boy names, but many parents today are interested in names that don’t fit neatly into one gender category. Gender-neutral and unisex names have become increasingly popular for good reasons: they can feel modern, inclusive, and flexible. Choosing a neutral name also makes it easier to honor a family name or a beloved name without worrying whether it “fits” a particular gender.

How a name is gendered depends on culture, country, and generation, so a name that seems neutral to one person may feel decidedly gendered to another. People also carry personal associations—actors, friends, or family members—so reactions to names like Blake, Drew, or Robin can vary widely. That’s part of what makes exploring names so interesting: the same name can evoke different images and personalities for different people.

Think of names like Blake, Drew, or Robin and consider the first person who comes to mind—your associations might differ from someone else’s. This is a useful reminder to stay open-minded while choosing a name. Your initial impression may not match broader perceptions, and that flexibility is often part of the appeal of gender-neutral naming.

Most Popular Gender-Neutral Names

To identify widely used gender-neutral options, I compared recent top baby name rankings for boys and girls and highlighted names that appear prominently on both lists. These names show up frequently for all genders and are a reliable starting point if you want something familiar but flexible. Below are twenty names that rank highly for both boys and girls:

1. Parker (#97 boys, #104 girls)
2. Riley (#229 boys, #42 girls)
3. Avery (#259 boys, #31 girls)
4. Rowan (#71 boys, #226 girls)
5. Charlie (#176 boys, #140 girls)
6. River (#112 boys, #214 girls)
7. Tatum (#195 boys, #205 girls)
8. Emerson (#270 boys, #151 girls)
9. Sawyer (#132 boys, #297 girls)
10. Logan (#46 boys, #391 girls)
11. Blake (#265 boys, #210 girls)
12. Rory (#226 boys, #286 girls)
13. Eden (#446 boys, #72 girls)
14. Cameron (#66 boys, #485 girls)
15. Carter (#45 boys, #507 girls)
16. Hayden (#154 boys, #401 girls)
17. Sage (#413 boys, #146 girls)
18. Angel (#63 boys, #498 girls)
19. Noah (#2 boys, #561 girls)
20. Oakley (#401 boys, #157 girls)

Some of these names are much more common for one gender than the other—for example, Noah ranks very high for boys but far lower for girls—so I also looked at names whose rankings are closest across both lists. Those names tend to feel the most balanced and genuinely neutral in current usage:

1. Parker (#97 boys, #104 girls – 7 spots apart)
2. Tatum (#195 boys, #205 girls – 10 spots apart)
3. Robin (#810 boys, #799 girls – 11 spots apart)
4. Campbell (#922 boys, #951 girls – 29 spots apart)
5. Charlie (#176 boys, #140 girls – 36 spots apart)
6. Blake (#265 boys, #210 girls – 55 spots apart)
7. Rory (#226 boys, #286 girls – 60 spots apart)
8. Francis / Frances (#450 boys, #379 girls – 71 spots apart)
9. Finley (#290 boys, #365 girls – 75 spots apart)
10. Shiloh (#336 boys, #260 girls – 76 spots apart)
11. Jamie (#623 boys, #716 girls – 93 spots apart)
12. Skyler (#760 boys, #661 girls – 99 spots apart)
13. River (#112 boys, #214 girls – 102 spots apart)
14. Emerson (#270 boys, #151 girls – 119 spots apart)
15. Phoenix (#275 boys, #421 girls – 146 spots apart)

More Gender Neutral Baby Name Ideas

If you’re open to names beyond the most popular options, consider less common or more distinctive choices that may have fewer strong gender associations. Alternatively, many timeless names have long histories of use for more than one gender. Below is a longer list of gender-neutral name ideas to inspire you as you explore styles, sounds, and meanings.

1. Adrian
2. Aiden
3. Alex
4. Andy
5. Angel
6. Arbor
7. Archie
8. Arlo
9. Ash
10. Asher
11. Aspen
12. Aster
13. Atlas
14. Aubrey
15. August
16. Avery
17. Azriel
18. Bailey
19. Beck
20. Bentley
21. Billie
22. Blair
23. Blake
24. Bowie
25. Brooklyn
26. Brooks
27. Bryce
28. Cameron
29. Campbell
30. Carson
31. Carter
32. Casey
33. Chandler
34. Channing
35. Charlie
36. Collins
37. Corey / Kori
38. Cruz
39. Dallas
40. Dean / Deane
41. Denver
42. Devon
43. Dorian
44. Drew
45. Dylan
46. Easton
47. Eden
48. Elliot
49. Ellis
50. Emerson
51. Ezra
52. Fallon
53. Finley
54. Francis / Frances
55. Frankie
56. Gale
57. Greer
58. Grey / Gray
59. Harley
60. Harlowe
61. Harper
62. Hart
63. Hayden
64. Holland
65. Hollis
66. James
67. Jayden
68. Jesse / Jessie
69. Jett
70. Johnny / Johnnie
71. Jordan
72. Jude
73. Julian
74. Juniper
75. Kai
76. Keaton
77. Kelsey
78. Kendall
79. Kennedy
80. Kirby
81. Kit
82. Koda
83. Kyle
84. Lane
85. Lennon
86. Lennox
87. Logan
88. London
89. Luca
90. Marlow
91. Max
92. Merritt
93. Micah
94. Miles
95. Morgan
96. Murphy
97. Navy
98. Noah
99. Noel
100. Oakley
101. Ollie
102. Palmer
103. Park
104. Parker
105. Peyton
106. Phoenix
107. Presley
108. Quinn
109. Reagan
110. Reese
111. Remy
112. Ridley
113. Riley
114. River
115. Robbie
116. Robin
117. Rory
118. Rowan
119. Rumi
120. Ryan
121. Sage
122. Salem
123. Sawyer
124. Scout
125. Seneca
126. Shawn
127. Shelby
128. Shiloh
129. Skyler
130. Sloane
131. Spencer
132. Sullivan
133. Sydney
134. Tanner
135. Tatum
136. Taylor
137. Theo
138. West
139. Willow
140. Wren
141. Wyatt
142. Zion

More Naming Resources

If you want to explore more name lists—organized by style, length, or traditional gender—there are many collections available that cover classic names, one-syllable options, and even names for pets. Whether you prefer something familiar, unusual, vintage, or modern, having a broad pool of possibilities can help you find the right name that feels meaningful and comfortable for your family.