Kari vs Ike

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 #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kari Rank #2,838

Ike Rank #2,970

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2970 for Ike.

Is Kari or Ike more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Kari and Ike mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kari and Ike boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.