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Dev vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Gentry Rank #1,601

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Gentry more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Dev and Gentry mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Dev and Gentry boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.

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