Kari vs Kato

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 #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Kato Rank #2,796

Kato is more popular, ranked #2796 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kari or Kato more popular?

Kato is more popular, ranked #2796 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kato mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are Kari and Kato boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Kato is primarily a boy name.