Gentry vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Richard mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gentry and Richard boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.