Terence 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

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Popularity Comparison

Terence Rank #2,926
Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2926 for Terence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terence or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Kari mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Terence and Kari boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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