Kari vs Kylar

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 #2,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar, teacher (from Dutch Schuyler)"

Origin: Dutch

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Kari Rank #2,838

Kylar Rank #2,885

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2885 for Kylar.

Is Kari or Kylar more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Kylar at #2885 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kylar mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Kylar means "scholar, teacher (from Dutch Schuyler)" (Dutch origin).

Are Kari and Kylar boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Kylar is primarily a boy name.