Hersh vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hersh

Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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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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Hersh Rank #2,880

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Hersh or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Kari mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Hersh and Kari boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.