Gentry vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Slater mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Gentry and Slater boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.