Kari vs Dempsey

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 #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kari Rank #2,838

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Kari or Dempsey more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Kari and Dempsey mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.