Gentry vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gentry

Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Gentry Rank #1,601

Kent Rank #1,636

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Gentry or Kent more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Kent mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Gentry and Kent boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.