Gentry vs Nara

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

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Nara Rank #2,482

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2482 for Nara.

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

Nara ___

  • Nara Grace
  • Nara Mae
  • Nara Rose
  • Nara Claire
  • Nara Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Nara

Hana Kira Milo Ren Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Nara more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Nara at #2482 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Nara mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Nara means "ancient capital city" (Japanese origin).

Are Gentry and Nara boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Nara is primarily a girl name.

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