Mordecai vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mordecai

Boy #2,048 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"servant of Marduk"

Origin: Babylonian

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Mordecai Rank #2,048

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2048 for Mordecai.

Is Mordecai or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Sheldon mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mordecai and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.