Gentry vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ger, Gerry, Jerry

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gentry ___

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

Gerard ___

  • Gerard Thomas
  • Gerard Patrick
  • Gerard Anthony
  • Gerard Louis
  • Gerard Francis
  • Gerard Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Gerard

Bernard Raymond Lawrence Margaret Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Gerard mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Gentry and Gerard boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.

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