Mordechai
Mordechai is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “follower of Marduk, warrior.” It ranked #965 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Mordechai?
mor-deh-KY
where does the name Mordechai come from?
Mordechai is usually traced to the name of the Babylonian god Marduk.
Mordechai is the hero of the Book of Esther — the wise uncle who raised Queen Esther and helped her save the Jewish people from Haman's plot. The name may derive from the Babylonian god Marduk, reflecting the diaspora context of the Purim story. It is a name of wisdom, courage, and strategic brilliance in the face of existential threat.
how popular is this name?
Mordechai has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 2003, and fell outside it for 11. It peaked at #748 in 2018, and ranked #965 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #965 |
| 2024 | #957 |
| 2023 | #932 |
| 2022 | #971 |
| 2021 | #968 |
| 2020 | #875 |
| 2019 | #783 |
| 2018 | #748 |
| 2017 | #996 |
| 2003 | #964 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Mordechai fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Mordechai
In the Book of Esther, Mordecai is Esther's cousin and guardian, who helps save the Jews of Persia.
who are famous people named Mordechai?
- Mordechai (hero of the biblical Book of Esther)
what are the nicknames and variants of Mordechai?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Mordechai?
what names go well with Mordechai?
Sibling names that share Mordechai's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Mordechai
What does the name Mordechai mean?
Mordechai means “follower of Marduk, warrior”.
What is the origin of the name Mordechai?
Mordechai comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Mordechai?
Mordechai ranked #965 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #748, and it has spent 12 years in the top 1,000 since 2003.
Is Mordechai a boy or girl name?
Mordechai is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Mordechai?
Mordechai is pronounced mor-deh-KY, with 3 syllables.
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