Faraday 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

Faraday Rank #14,146
Loki Rank #1,771

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #14146 for Faraday.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faraday ___

  • Faraday Rose
  • Faraday Grace
  • Faraday Jean
  • Faraday Mae
  • Faraday Elise

Loki ___

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

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If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faraday or Loki more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Faraday at #14146 in the United States.

What do Faraday and Loki mean?

Faraday means "from Fairday, English place name" (Middle English surname origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Faraday and Loki boy or girl names?

Faraday is primarily a girl name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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