Kari vs Madden

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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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #1842 for Kari.

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Madden mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kari and Madden boy or girl names?

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

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