Baron vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baron

Boy #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bear, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Baron Rank #1,510
Gentry Rank #1,601

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baron ___

  • Baron James
  • Baron William
  • Baron Alexander
  • Baron Cole
  • Baron Reid
  • Baron Scott

Gentry ___

  • Gentry Lee
  • Gentry James
  • Gentry Ray
  • Gentry Cole
  • Gentry Wade
  • Gentry Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Baron

Duke Earl Rex Royal Prince

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baron or Gentry more popular?

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Baron and Gentry mean?

Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Baron and Gentry boy or girl names?

Baron is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.

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