Gentry vs Lenox

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

Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Knox

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Lenox Rank #1,555

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 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

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Lenox more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Lenox mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gentry and Lenox boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.

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