Kari vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Kari Rank #2,838

Liem Rank #5,715

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Kari or Liem more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Kari and Liem mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Kari and Liem boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.