Gentry vs Jadon

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jadon

Boy #1,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thankful, grateful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,410
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Jadon Rank #1,410

Jadon is more popular, ranked #1410 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

Jadon ___

  • Jadon Michael
  • Jadon Alexander
  • Jadon Lee
  • Jadon Cole
  • Jadon Grant
  • Jadon Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Jadon

Jaylen Caleb Elijah Micah Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Jadon more popular?

Jadon is more popular, ranked #1410 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Jadon mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Jadon means "thankful, grateful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gentry and Jadon boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Jadon is primarily a boy name.

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