Gentry vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Barry mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Gentry and Barry boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.