Thompson vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Kari mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Thompson and Kari boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.