NAME PROFILE
Mordechai
Mordechai is a Hebrew name meaning 'warrior' or 'follower of Marduk.' It carries a sense of strength and leadership, reflecting qualities of bravery and devotion. The name evokes images of someone who stands up for their beliefs and protects others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,821 |
| Gender | Male (89% / 11%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1950 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 59%NJ — 33%FL — 3%CA — 2%MD — 2%
Notable People
Mordechai Anielewicz (Leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising) · Mordechai Ben-Porat (Israeli politician) · Mordechai Gimpel (Famous Chassidic Rabbi) · Mordechai Shapiro (Jewish singer) · Mordechai S. Roshwald (Author)
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