Ingrid vs Karen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

Playground Safety Score

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Karen

Girl #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Danish

Cultural Roots

American English Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ingrid Rank #1,093
Karen Rank #1,261

Ingrid is more popular, ranked #1093 vs #1261 for Karen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

Karen ___

  • Karen Lynn
  • Karen Ann
  • Karen Marie
  • Karen Sue
  • Karen Louise
  • Karen Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

If you choose Karen

Deborah Linda Susan Gary David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingrid or Karen more popular?

Ingrid is more popular, ranked #1093 compared to Karen at #1261 in the United States.

What do Ingrid and Karen mean?

Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin). Karen means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Danish origin).

Are Ingrid and Karen boy or girl names?

Ingrid is primarily a girl name. Karen is primarily a girl name.

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