Kari vs Leslie

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 #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Leslie Rank #3,003

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Kari or Leslie more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Kari and Leslie mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Leslie boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.