Kari vs Tom

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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Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,829
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tommy

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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Tom Rank #2,829

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2829 for Tom.

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

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Tom more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Kari and Tom mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Kari and Tom boy or girl names?

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

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