Gentry vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Lake Rank #1,633

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Lake more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Lake mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Gentry and Lake boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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