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Gender-Neutral Baby Names Rising Fast in 2026

Something fundamental is shifting in how American parents think about names. The most interesting names of 2026 aren't the ones that are clearly girl names or clearly boy names — they're the ones that could go either way. Gender-neutral naming is no longer a niche preference. It's a mainstream movement.

By NamesPop Editorial Team
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The "Soft Boy" Name Revolution: Why Gentle Names Are Winning

Something has shifted in what Americans want boys to be — and it's showing up in what they name them. The era of Max, Rex, and Stone is giving way to something gentler: Jasper, Ezra, Elliot, Arlo. Soft sounds, literary references, quiet confidence. The Soft Boy Name Revolution is real, it's data-driven, and it says something important about masculinity in 2026.

By NamesPop Editorial Team