Gentry vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Gentry or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Townes mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gentry and Townes boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.