Henri vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Henri Rank #1,593
Loki Rank #1,771

Henri is more popular, ranked #1593 vs #1771 for Loki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

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 Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Loki more popular?

Henri is more popular, ranked #1593 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Henri and Loki mean?

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

Are Henri and Loki boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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