Karis vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karis Rank #2,185
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2185 for Karis.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do Karis and Noah mean?

Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karis and Noah boy or girl names?

Karis is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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