220 Unisex Names That Start With W (With Meanings and Popularity)
Updated Fri Jan 30 2026
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Unisex names that start with W run the gamut from traditional to trendy, but all are nicely underused.
Whether it's retro rarities like Wallace and Wendell, distinguished British surnames like Windsor and Willoughby, or cool nature names like Winter and Willow, these awesome W-starting unisex names are uncommon for both genders.
The most common gender-neutral W name is Wren, but unisex names beginning with W are otherwise rare. If you love unique gender-neutral baby names, that makes the rare W initial a great place to start.
Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with W, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. Each name is used more often for the gender indicated by its heart.
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- Wilbur
Origin:
English, GermanMeaning:
"wild boar"
- William
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"resolute protection"
- Wyatt
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"brave in war"
- Wesley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"western meadow"
- Winston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"friend's town; joy stone"
- Willow
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"willow tree"
- Wren
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"
- Willa
Origin:
Feminine variation of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protection"
- Winnie
Origin:
English diminutive of WinifredMeaning:
"holy peacemaking, gentle friend"
- Wren
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"
- Walter
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"army ruler"
- Wells
Origin:
Surname from place nameMeaning:
"spring"
- Walker
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"cloth-walker"
- Warren
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"park-keeper"
- Waylon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cunning, craft"
- Wilhelmina
Origin:
German and Dutch, feminine variation of WilhelmMeaning:
"resolute protection"
- Winifred
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"blessed peacemaking"
- Weston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"western town"
- Wayne
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"maker of wagons"
- Wilder
Origin:
Surname or word nameMeaning:
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
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