Kari vs Darion

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

Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,709
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #2,838
Darion Rank #2,709

Darion is more popular, ranked #2709 vs #2838 for Kari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Darion more popular?

Darion is more popular, ranked #2709 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Darion mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Kari and Darion boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Darion is primarily a boy name.

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