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Jentry

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/High

Meaning: A spelling of Gentry — from an English surname/word, 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth' (from Old French genterie, 'high birth')Low

In 30 seconds: Of high birth; the gentry: Jentry spells Gentry. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Gentry — from an English surname/word, 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth' (from Old French genterie, 'high birth')
U.S. rank (2024)#7440 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519792024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jentry is a spelling of Gentry — from an English surname/word, 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth' (from Old French genterie, 'high birth'). A crisp, modern name (said 'JEN-tree').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, of-high-birth at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Gentry means 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth' (from Old French genterie, 'high birth') — Jentry is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'JEN-tree').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Gentry — English surname/word

Variations

GentryJentrieJentree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jentry mean?

Jentry spells Gentry — English 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth'.

How do you pronounce Jentry?

It's said JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jentry a boy or girl name?

Jentry is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jentry?

Jentry is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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