Gentry
Meaning
"noble birth, upper class"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,601
- Total SSA Count
- 107
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gen
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"noble birth, upper class"
Origin: Old French
"Of the sea, sea maiden"
Origin: Latin marinus
Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2285 for Maryn.
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Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Maryn at #2285 in the United States.
Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Maryn means "Of the sea, sea maiden" (Latin marinus origin).
Gentry is primarily a boy name. Maryn is primarily a girl name.