Kari vs Mace

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
Mace Rank #2,832

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2832 for Mace.

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

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Mace

Ace Crew Knox Blaze Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Mace more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Kari and Mace mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Kari and Mace boy or girl names?

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

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