James vs Jentry

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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Jentry

Girl #5,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble birth, people of high social standing"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jentry Rank #5,270

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5270 for Jentry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jentry ___

  • Jentry Rose
  • Jentry Mae
  • Jentry Grace
  • Jentry Lynn
  • Jentry Kate
  • Jentry Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jentry

Paisley Harper Brantley Sutton Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jentry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jentry at #5270 in the United States.

What do James and Jentry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jentry means "noble birth, people of high social standing" (Old French origin).

Are James and Jentry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jentry is primarily a girl name.

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