Gentry vs Norma

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

Norma

Girl #2,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule, standard"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,607
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Norm, Normy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Norma Rank #2,607

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2607 for Norma.

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

Norma ___

  • Norma Jean
  • Norma Mae
  • Norma Louise
  • Norma Joyce
  • Norma Ann
  • Norma Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Norma

Dorothy Edna Robert Raymond Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Norma more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Norma at #2607 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Norma mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Norma means "rule, standard" (Latin origin).

Are Gentry and Norma boy or girl names?

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

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