Damari vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damari Rank #938
Mordechai Rank #968

Damari is more popular, ranked #938 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damari ___

  • Damari James
  • Damari Lee
  • Damari Alexander
  • Damari Marcus
  • Damari Xavier
  • Damari Andre

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 Damari

Amara Zara Isaiah Malik Kiara

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damari or Mordechai more popular?

Damari is more popular, ranked #938 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Damari and Mordechai mean?

Damari means "gentle, tamed" (Greek/Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Damari and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Damari is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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