Kari vs Antwan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #2,838
Antwan Rank #2,551

Antwan is more popular, ranked #2551 vs #2838 for Kari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Antwan more popular?

Antwan is more popular, ranked #2551 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Antwan mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Antwan means "priceless, beyond praise" (Latin origin).

Are Kari and Antwan boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Antwan is primarily a boy name.

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