Josh vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Josh Rank #1,742

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Gentry mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Josh and Gentry boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.