Jacquelyn vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jacquelyn Rank #2,282
Karis Rank #2,185

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2282 for Jacquelyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacquelyn ___

  • Jacquelyn Rose
  • Jacquelyn Marie
  • Jacquelyn Anne
  • Jacquelyn Grace
  • Jacquelyn Louise
  • Jacquelyn Claire

Karis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jacquelyn

Danielle Michelle Nicole Genevieve Renee

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacquelyn or Karis more popular?

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Jacquelyn at #2282 in the United States.

What do Jacquelyn and Karis mean?

Jacquelyn means "Supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via French origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Jacquelyn and Karis boy or girl names?

Jacquelyn is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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