Gentry vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Gentry or Alder more popular?

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

What do Gentry and Alder mean?

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

Are Gentry and Alder boy or girl names?

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