Dan vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Loki Rank #1,771

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

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 Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Loki more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Loki mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Dan and Loki boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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