Kari vs Hersh

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 #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Eastern European American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Hersh Rank #2,880

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Is Kari or Hersh more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Kari and Hersh mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Kari and Hersh boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Hersh is primarily a boy name.