Cliff vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Kari mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Cliff and Kari boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.