Rick vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Kari mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Rick and Kari boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.