Lake vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Lake Rank #1,633

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Gentry mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Lake and Gentry boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.