Loki vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loki

Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Loki Rank #1,771

Karl Rank #1,684

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

Is Loki or Karl more popular?

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

What do Loki and Karl mean?

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

Are Loki and Karl boy or girl names?

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