Kailan vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailan

Boy #2,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little slender one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Kailan Rank #2,875

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2875 for Kailan.

Is Kailan or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Kailan at #2875 in the United States.

What do Kailan and Kari mean?

Kailan means "little slender one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Kailan and Kari boy or girl names?

Kailan is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.