Unique Unisex Names for Boys

Unique Unisex Names for Boys

If you're looking for a boy name that's cool, unusual and not too gendered, unisex names for boys are the perfect style for you.

Ready to see some of our favorites?

The names here are all below the Top 1000 most popular baby names in the USA. All of them were between 10%—90% male for babies born in 2023.

So if you want your son to have a name that could be shared with any of his classmates but is unlikely to (because it’s so rare), you might just find The Name here.

Top Uncommon Unisex Boy Names

These unisex names sit just below the Top 1000 boy names. While they're not totally unique — and not too out-there — they're still pretty rare. They were all given to between 192-217 baby boys in 2023.

Short Rare Unisex Boy Names

If you like names like Ari and Tru but would prefer something less popular, look no further than these tiny wonders.

Unique Unisex Nature Names for Boys

Nature is a rich source of unisex names, especially less traditional ones that haven't been around long enough to settle on one gender. Rowan and River are among the most popular, but here are some of our favorite lesser-used options.

Rare Unisex Spiritual Boy Names

Names with a strong moral compass are a big trend now, whether they're meaningful words, places or values. Here are some that are used (though rarely) for both boys and girls.

Truly Unique Unisex Boy Names

These unisex boys were only given to 5 baby boys in 2023 — and usually not many more girls — making them extremely rare as well as unisex. Here are our favorite almost-unique gender neutral names:

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—Nameberry guides to unisex names and unique names

About the Author

Clare Green

Clare Green

Clare Green has been writing for Nameberry since 2015, covering everything from names peaking right now to feminist baby names, and keeping up-to-date with international baby name rankings. Her work has featured in publications such as The Independent and HuffPost. Clare has a background in linguistics and librarianship, and recently completed an MA dissertation researching names in multilingual families. She lives in England with her husband and son. You can reach her at [email protected]