Richard vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kari Rank #1,842

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

Is Richard or Kari more popular?

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

What do Richard and Kari mean?

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

Are Richard and Kari boy or girl names?

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