Fred vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Loki Rank #1,771

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1771 for Loki.

Is Fred or Loki more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Fred and Loki mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Fred and Loki boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.