Ted vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Ted Rank #2,917

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Kari mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Ted and Kari boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.