Kari vs Kory

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 #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Kari Rank #2,838

Kory Rank #2,981

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2981 for Kory.

Is Kari or Kory more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kory mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Kory boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.