Kari vs Berg

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

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #2,838
Berg Rank #21,697

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Berg more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Kari and Berg mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Kari and Berg boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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