Aren 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

Aren Rank #1,895
Loki Rank #1,771

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1895 for Aren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aren ___

  • Aren James
  • Aren Cole
  • Aren Lucas
  • Aren Henrik
  • Aren Erik
  • Aren Soren

Loki ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aren

Soren Leif Astrid Freya Bjorn

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aren or Loki more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Aren at #1895 in the United States.

What do Aren and Loki mean?

Aren means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Aren and Loki boy or girl names?

Aren is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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