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Loki vs Oskar

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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Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Oskar Rank #1,722

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #1771 for Loki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Oskar more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Loki and Oskar mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Loki and Oskar boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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