Kari vs Callister

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 #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Kari Rank #2,838

Callister Rank #43,579

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Kari or Callister more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Kari and Callister mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Callister boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.