Kari vs Gideon

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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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kari Rank #1,842

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1842 for Kari.

Is Kari or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Gideon mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kari and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.