Thor vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Thor Rank #2,806

Kari Rank #2,838

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Thor or Kari more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Thor and Kari mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Thor and Kari boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.