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Weldon 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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Weldon Rank #2,996
Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2996 for Weldon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weldon or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Weldon and Kari mean?

Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Weldon and Kari boy or girl names?

Weldon is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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