Mordecai
Meaning
traditional name of the hero of the Purim story; a name of deep Jewish heritage, often shortened to Max or Mort
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Mordecai peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
26 people · the #104,241 first name in Brazil · median age 22
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Mordecai
Most people given the name Mordecai in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Mordecai deep dive
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