Kent vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Kent Rank #1,636

Gentry Rank #1,601

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

Is Kent or Gentry more popular?

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

What do Kent and Gentry mean?

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

Are Kent and Gentry boy or girl names?

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