Avraham vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avraham

Boy #1,028 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,028
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avram

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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
Nicknames
Mordy, Mort, Mord

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Popularity Comparison

Avraham Rank #1,028
Mordechai Rank #968

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 vs #1028 for Avraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avraham ___

  • Avraham Moshe
  • Avraham David
  • Avraham Yosef
  • Avraham Shlomo
  • Avraham Natan
  • Avraham Yitzhak

Mordechai ___

  • Mordechai Elias
  • Mordechai Joseph
  • Mordechai David
  • Mordechai Samuel
  • Mordechai Aaron
  • Mordechai Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avraham

Sara Rivka Leah Rachel Yitzhak

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avraham or Mordechai more popular?

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Avraham at #1028 in the United States.

What do Avraham and Mordechai mean?

Avraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Avraham and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Avraham is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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