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Loki vs Aleksander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loki

Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,771
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aleksander

Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Scandinavian Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,676
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Aleksander Rank #1,676

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 vs #1771 for Loki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Aleksander more popular?

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Loki and Aleksander mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Loki and Aleksander boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Aleksander is primarily a boy name.

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