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
"Tinsley's field or meadow"
Origin: Old English surname
Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #2356 for Tinley.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Tinley at #2356 in the United States.
Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Tinley means "Tinsley's field or meadow" (Old English surname origin).
Gentry is primarily a boy name. Tinley is primarily a girl name.