Gentry vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Theodore mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gentry and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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