Gentry vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,457
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gentry Rank #1,601
Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 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

Kip ___

  • Kip James
  • Kip Alexander
  • Kip Thomas
  • Kip Henry
  • Kip Elliot
  • Kip George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gentry

Declan Landry Piper Briar Weston

If you choose Kip

Chip Wade Skip Blythe Cricket

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentry or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Gentry and Kip mean?

Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Gentry and Kip boy or girl names?

Gentry is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.

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