boy's name
Gentil
zhahn-TEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 280
Gentil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1969 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1906, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gentil Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 15 |
How Popular Is Gentil?
In 1969, Gentil was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gentil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gentil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gentil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gentil
- French zhahn-TEE
Sibling Names for Gentil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gentil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gentil
Is Gentil a girl's or a boy's name?
Gentil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gentil?
Gentil has 2 syllables.
When was Gentil most popular?
Gentil peaked in 1906, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.