Loki vs Oskar

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

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Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Os, Osk

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Oskar Rank #1,722

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 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

Oskar ___

  • Oskar James
  • Oskar William
  • Oskar Felix
  • Oskar Ludwig
  • Oskar Heinrich
  • Oskar Lars

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

If you choose Oskar

Felix Hugo Axel Astrid Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Oskar more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Loki and Oskar mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Loki and Oskar boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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