Charly vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charly

Girl #2,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, strong woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,275
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Char, Chare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Karis

Girl #2,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek charis

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charly Rank #2,275
Karis Rank #2,185

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2275 for Charly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charly ___

  • Charly Rose
  • Charly Mae
  • Charly Blue
  • Charly Jean
  • Charly Louise

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charly

Billie Scout Buddy Stevie Frankie

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charly or Karis more popular?

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Charly at #2275 in the United States.

What do Charly and Karis mean?

Charly means "warrior, strong woman" (Germanic origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Charly and Karis boy or girl names?

Charly is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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