Charlotte vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,842
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kari Rank #1,842

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1842 for Kari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Kari ___

  • Kari Ann
  • Kari Lynn
  • Kari Marie
  • Kari Grace
  • Kari Elizabeth
  • Kari Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kari more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kari mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Charlotte and Kari boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kari is primarily a girl name.

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