Kari vs Kory

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Kory Rank #2,981

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kari ___

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

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Kory more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kari and Kory mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Kory boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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