Gentry vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Noah mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gentry and Noah boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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