Bridget vs Karina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bridge, Biddy

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Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bridget Rank #704
Karina Rank #774

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 vs #774 for Karina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bridget ___

  • Bridget Ann
  • Bridget Marie
  • Bridget Rose
  • Bridget Elizabeth
  • Bridget Clare
  • Bridget Kate

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bridget

Patrick Brendan Siobhan Fiona Declan

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridget or Karina more popular?

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Bridget and Karina mean?

Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin).

Are Bridget and Karina boy or girl names?

Bridget is primarily a girl name. Karina is primarily a girl name.

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