Mordecai vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mordecai

Boy #2,048 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"servant of Marduk"

Origin: Babylonian

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Mordecai Rank #2,048

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2048 for Mordecai.

Is Mordecai or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Ames mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Mordecai and Ames boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.