Karl vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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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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Karl Rank #1,684

Loki Rank #1,771

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1771 for Loki.

Is Karl or Loki more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Karl and Loki mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Karl and Loki boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.