Gentry vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Linus mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Gentry and Linus boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.