Gentry vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Gentry Rank #1,601

Shay Rank #1,707

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Gentry or Shay more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Shay mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Gentry and Shay boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.