Kari vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Kari Rank #1,842

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1842 for Kari.

Is Kari or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Richard mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kari and Richard boy or girl names?

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