Jeff vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Jeff Rank #2,932

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Kari mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Jeff and Kari boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.