Loki vs Noah

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1771 for Loki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loki ___

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Loki and Noah mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Loki and Noah boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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