Karis vs Kelsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karis

Girl #2,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek charis

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Karis Rank #2,185
Kelsie Rank #2,315

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2315 for Kelsie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Kelsie ___

  • Kelsie Anne
  • Kelsie Marie
  • Kelsie Grace
  • Kelsie Lynn
  • Kelsie Paige
  • Kelsie Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

If you choose Kelsie

Ashley Courtney Lindsey Tyler Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karis or Kelsie more popular?

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Kelsie at #2315 in the United States.

What do Karis and Kelsie mean?

Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin). Kelsie means "ship's victory" (Old English Ceol + sige origin).

Are Karis and Kelsie boy or girl names?

Karis is primarily a girl name. Kelsie is primarily a girl name.

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