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Mace vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mace Rank #2,832
Kari Rank #2,838

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2838 for Kari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Kari more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Mace and Kari mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Mace and Kari boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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