Gentry vs Kalvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalvin

Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,785
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Cal, Vinnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Kalvin Rank #1,785

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

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

Kalvin ___

  • Kalvin James
  • Kalvin Thomas
  • Kalvin John
  • Kalvin Andrew
  • Kalvin Michael
  • Kalvin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Kalvin

Harvey Clyde Hazel Maude Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Kalvin more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Kalvin mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Gentry and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.

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