Loki vs Rune

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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Rune

Boy #1,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"secret, mystery"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,917
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Rune Rank #1,917

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #1917 for Rune.

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

Rune ___

  • Rune Erik
  • Rune Leif
  • Rune Magnus
  • Rune Bjorn
  • Rune Soren
  • Rune Axel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

If you choose Rune

Sigrid Astrid Bjorn Freya Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Rune more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Rune at #1917 in the United States.

What do Loki and Rune mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Rune means "secret, mystery" (Old Norse origin).

Are Loki and Rune boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Rune is primarily a boy name.

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