Kari vs Kion

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 #2,969 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili English American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Kion Rank #2,969

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2969 for Kion.

Is Kari or Kion more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Kion at #2969 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kion mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Kion means "lion" (Swahili origin).

Are Kari and Kion boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Kion is primarily a boy name.