Gentry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1601 for Gentry.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and James mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gentry and James boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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