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Loki vs Dan

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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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Dan Rank #1,931

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Dan more popular?

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

What do Loki and Dan mean?

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

Are Loki and Dan boy or girl names?

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

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