Kari vs Thompson

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 #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Kari Rank #2,838

Thompson Rank #2,935

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Kari or Thompson more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Kari and Thompson mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Kari and Thompson boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.