Loki vs Mikel

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

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Mikel

Boy #1,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

Basque Norwegian Scandinavian Modern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,788
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Mikel Rank #1,788

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1788 for Mikel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Mikel more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Mikel at #1788 in the United States.

What do Loki and Mikel mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Mikel means "who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Loki and Mikel boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Mikel is primarily a boy name.

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