Kari vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian

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Kari Rank #2,838

Ted Rank #2,917

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Kari or Ted more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Kari and Ted mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Kari and Ted boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.