Helios vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helios

Boy #2,905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sun"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Helios Rank #2,905

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2905 for Helios.

Is Helios or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Helios at #2905 in the United States.

What do Helios and Kari mean?

Helios means "sun" (Greek origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Helios and Kari boy or girl names?

Helios is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.