Gentry vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Guy mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Gentry and Guy boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.