Mordechai
Mordechai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Servant of Marduk or warrior.
Origin and history
Mordechai is a traditional Hebrew name derived from the Persian deity name Marduk. In the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, Mordecai (often spelled Mordechai in Jewish tradition) is a central figure in the Book of Esther. In the United States, it is most commonly used within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
6,821 babies in the United States have been named Mordechai since 1880. It ranks #1460 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #879.
States where it is most popular
- NY (75.3 %)
- NJ (23.6 %)
- FL (0.36 %)
- CA (0.33 %)
- MD (0.25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 302 |
| 1980-1990 | 513 |
| 1990-2000 | 890 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,432 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,100 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,439 |
Famous people named Mordechai
- Mordechai Anielewicz: Resistance Leader
Nicknames
Motti, Morty, Motty
Fun facts
- Mordechai plays a central leadership role alongside Queen Esther in saving the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
- While standard English Bibles render the name as Mordecai, the spelling Mordechai reflects traditional Hebrew transliteration.