Mordechai
How to say it: mor-duh-KHY · /ˌmɔrdəˈxaɪ/
Biblical name of possible Persian origin, connected to the god Marduk or meaning 'warrior'; hero of the Book of Esther.
Mordechai was the 749th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 238 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #823 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #749 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 238 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,764 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #823 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade has been the finest yet for Mordechai, crowning the 2020s as its peak. At the very top at present, a small retreat is probable.
What goes with it
Deep and resonant with a breathy finish, Mordechai feels strong and rooted in scripture. Akiva makes a fitting counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mordechai is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Mordechai
- Mordechai Spiegler (born 1944)Israeli footballer and manager
- Mordechai Gur (1930–1995)Israeli politician
- Mordechai Nurock (1879–1962)Israeli politician
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