Gentry vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Lester mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Gentry and Lester boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.