Karin vs Alyssa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karin

Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #10,879 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Karin Rank #10,769

Alyssa Rank #10,879

Karin is more popular, ranked #10769 vs #10879 for Alyssa.

Is Karin or Alyssa more popular?

Karin is more popular, ranked #10769 compared to Alyssa at #10879 in the United States.

What do Karin and Alyssa mean?

Karin means "pure" (Greek origin). Alyssa means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Karin and Alyssa boy or girl names?

Karin is primarily a boy name. Alyssa is primarily a boy name.