Kari vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

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Kari Rank #2,838

Bray Rank #2,828

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kari or Bray more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Bray mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Kari and Bray boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.