Ber vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Mordechai Rank #968

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Mordechai more popular?

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Mordechai mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Ber and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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