Mordechai
Meaning
biblical name, possibly derived from the Babylonian god Marduk
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Mordechai peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Mordechai
Most people given the name Mordechai 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 Mordechai deep dive
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