Kari vs Thor

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 #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Thor Rank #2,806

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kari or Thor more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Thor mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kari and Thor boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.