Gentry vs Samarah

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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Samarah

Girl #2,413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,413
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sara, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Samarah Rank #2,413

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2413 for Samarah.

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

Samarah ___

  • Samarah Grace
  • Samarah Rose
  • Samarah Louise
  • Samarah Jade
  • Samarah Faith
  • Samarah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Samarah

Amara Zara Leila Yasmine Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Samarah more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Samarah at #2413 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Samarah mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Samarah means "guardian, watchman" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Gentry and Samarah boy or girl names?

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

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