Hendrick vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hendrick Rank #1,575
Loki Rank #1,771

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1771 for Loki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

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 Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrick or Loki more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and Loki mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Hendrick and Loki boy or girl names?

Hendrick is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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