Kari vs Kam

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 #3,032 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crooked, winding"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American British Scottish

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Kari Rank #2,838

Kam Rank #3,032

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #3032 for Kam.

Is Kari or Kam more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Kam at #3032 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kam mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Kam means "crooked, winding" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Kam boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Kam is primarily a boy name.