Jansen vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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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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Jansen Rank #2,836

Kari Rank #2,838

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Jansen or Kari more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Kari mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Jansen and Kari boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.