Kari vs Thor

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
Thor Rank #2,806

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2806 for Thor.

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

Thor ___

  • Thor James
  • Thor William
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor Lee
  • Thor Michael
  • Thor Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Thor

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Thor more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Kari and Thor mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kari and Thor boy or girl names?

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

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