Kerry vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Kerry Rank #2,690

Kari Rank #2,838

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Kerry or Kari more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Kari mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Kerry and Kari boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.