Gentry vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Irvy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Irving Rank #1,618

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1618 for Irving.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gentry ___

  • Gentry Lee
  • Gentry James
  • Gentry Ray
  • Gentry Cole
  • Gentry Wade
  • Gentry Blake

Irving ___

  • Irving Samuel
  • Irving Harold
  • Irving Leonard
  • Irving Bernard
  • Irving Walter
  • Irving Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Irving more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Irving mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Gentry and Irving boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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