Karen - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Karen \k(a)-ren\, also used as girl's name Karen, .

The baby name Karen sounds like Koren and Garen. Other similar baby names are Aaren, Kaden, Karel, Karmen, Daren, Jaren, Kalen, Kagen, Laren, Naren and Taren.

Karen is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Karen. Compare Karen with related baby names.