Gentry vs Baron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

English American French

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Baron Rank #1,510

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Baron more popular?

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Baron mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Gentry and Baron boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Baron is primarily a boy name.