Kari vs Carrie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

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Girl #3,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German

English American

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Kari Rank #1,842

Carrie Rank #3,054

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #3054 for Carrie.

Is Kari or Carrie more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Carrie at #3054 in the United States.

What do Kari and Carrie mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin).

Are Kari and Carrie boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Carrie is primarily a girl name.