Gentry vs Shea

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 #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Shea mean?

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

Are Gentry and Shea boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.