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Bray vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Kari Rank #2,838

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2838 for Kari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Kari more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Bray and Kari mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Bray and Kari boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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