Ben vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #802
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Mordechai

Boy #968 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)"

Origin: Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #968
Total SSA Count: 233
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802

Mordechai Rank #968

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Mordechai more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Ben and Mordechai mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Ben and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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