Gentry vs Stephan

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

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German French English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,726
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Steph

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Stephan Rank #1,726

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1726 for Stephan.

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

Stephan ___

  • Stephan James
  • Stephan Michael
  • Stephan Alexander
  • Stephan John
  • Stephan David
  • Stephan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Stephan more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Stephan mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Gentry and Stephan boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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