Kari vs Hanson

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 #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Kari Rank #2,838

Hanson Rank #2,840

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Kari or Hanson more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Kari and Hanson mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Kari and Hanson boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.