Dan vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

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Dan Rank #1,931

Loki Rank #1,771

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Loki more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Loki mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Dan and Loki boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.