Mordechai
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning warrior or follower of Marduk.
Babies a year
191
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#967
down from #966
UK popularity
#1897
13 babies
How Mordechai has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2018 | #756 |
| 2019 | #786 |
| 2020 | #878 |
| 2021 | #974 |
| 2023 | #951 |
| 2024 | #966 |
| 2025 | #967 |
In 2025, 13 babies in England and Wales were named Mordechai. In the US, 191 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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