Alder vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Alder Rank #1,424

Gentry Rank #1,601

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Alder or Gentry more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Alder and Gentry mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Alder and Gentry boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.