Kari vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Kari Rank #2,838

Chong Rank #31,507

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Kari or Chong more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Kari and Chong mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Kari and Chong boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.