Mordecai
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Warrior
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mordecai Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,580 baby boys have been named Mordecai. The name peaked in 2022 with 99 US births that year (rank #1715). In 2024, ranked #2046 nationally — 331 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Mordecai
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mordecai births are: New York (73), Texas (62), California (54).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Mordecai
If you like Mordecai's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mordecai's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Mordecai
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Compare Mordecai to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mordecai against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).