Boaz vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,017
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Baz

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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

Boaz Rank #1,017
Mordechai Rank #968

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boaz ___

  • Boaz James
  • Boaz Samuel
  • Boaz David
  • Boaz Eli
  • Boaz Aaron
  • Boaz Noah

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 Boaz

Ruth Naomi Elijah Miriam Judah

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz or Mordechai more popular?

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Mordechai mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Boaz and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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