Kari vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Kari Rank #2,838

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kari or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kari and Willis mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kari and Willis boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.