Gentry vs Lamar

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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Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 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

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Lamar mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Gentry and Lamar boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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