Emma vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,601
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gen

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Gentry Rank #1,601

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Gentry ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Gentry more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Emma and Gentry mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Gentry boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.

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