Johann vs Loki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

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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

Johann Rank #1,790
Loki Rank #1,771

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1790 for Johann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

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 Johann

Helga Greta Klaus Ingrid Franz

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Loki more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Johann and Loki mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin).

Are Johann and Loki boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Loki is primarily a boy name.

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