Aleksander vs Loki

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
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksander ___

  • Aleksander James
  • Aleksander John
  • Aleksander William
  • Aleksander Nikolaj
  • Aleksander Piotr
  • Aleksander Casimir

Loki ___

  • Loki James
  • Loki Stone
  • Loki Fox
  • Loki River
  • Loki Finn
  • Loki Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleksander

Nikolaj Sebastian Maximilian Anastasia Katarzyna

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksander or Loki more popular?

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

What do Aleksander and Loki mean?

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

Are Aleksander and Loki boy or girl names?

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

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