Gentry vs Ria

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

Ria

Girl #2,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river mouth, coastal inlet"

Origin: Spanish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Indian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,486
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Ria Rank #2,486

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2486 for Ria.

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

Ria ___

  • Ria Grace
  • Ria Mae
  • Ria Rose
  • Ria Kate
  • Ria Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Ria

Mia Leo Zoe Eli Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Ria more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Ria at #2486 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Ria mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Ria means "river mouth, coastal inlet" (Spanish Celtic origin).

Are Gentry and Ria boy or girl names?

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

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