Kari vs Bodhe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Kari Rank #2,838

Bodhe Rank #18,466

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Kari or Bodhe more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Kari and Bodhe mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Bodhe boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Bodhe is primarily a boy name.