Fred vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Gentry mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Fred and Gentry boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.