Gentry
Meaning
"noble birth, upper class"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,601
- Total SSA Count
- 107
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gen
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"noble birth, upper class"
Origin: Old French
"crown, wreath"
Origin: Greek
Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1726 for Stephan.
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Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.
Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).
Gentry is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.