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Gentry vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,601
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Derick mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gentry and Derick boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.

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