Alyssa vs Karin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Boy #10,879 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Alyssa Rank #10,879

Karin Rank #10,769

Karin is more popular, ranked #10769 vs #10879 for Alyssa.

Is Alyssa or Karin more popular?

Karin is more popular, ranked #10769 compared to Alyssa at #10879 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Karin mean?

Alyssa means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic via Old French origin). Karin means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Alyssa and Karin boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a boy name. Karin is primarily a boy name.