Kari vs Galen

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 #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Kari Rank #2,838

Galen Rank #2,747

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kari or Galen more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Galen mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Kari and Galen boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.