Gentry vs Oliver

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

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Oliver mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Gentry and Oliver boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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