Woods vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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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Woods Rank #1,762

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Woods or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Gentry mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Woods and Gentry boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.