Mordekai

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Mordekai is ranked #10375 in popularity for boy names.

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Boy Name #10,375 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mordekai is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Mordekai often also consider Sherwin, Dasher, Khemani .

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Popularity Over Time

#10,375

Current Rank

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,375
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Mordechai #968 Mordecai #2048 Mordche #4751

Nicknames

Mor Moy Morie Mordie

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Khemani Boy Egyptian/Arabic Carel Boy Old High German Dasher Boy Middle English Kallin Boy Irish Gaelic Aiko Boy Japanese Sherwin Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mordekai

Is Mordekai a boy or girl name?

Mordekai is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Mordekai?

Mordekai is currently ranked #10375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mordekai?

Common nicknames for Mordekai include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Mordie.

Is Mordekai a common or rare name?

Mordekai is an uncommon name, ranked #10375 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mordekai

Mordekai is a boy name .

Mordekai is currently ranked #10,375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mordekai include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Mordie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mordekai include Mordechai, Mordecai, Mordche . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.