Reason vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reason

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Reason Rank #3,007

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #3007 for Reason.

Is Reason or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Reason at #3007 in the United States.

What do Reason and Kari mean?

Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Reason and Kari boy or girl names?

Reason is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.