Fitzgerald vs Mordecai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mordecai

Boy #2,048 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of Marduk"

Origin: Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,048
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mordy, Mort, Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fitzgerald Rank #2,235
Mordecai Rank #2,048

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fitzgerald ___

  • Fitzgerald James
  • Fitzgerald Joseph
  • Fitzgerald Patrick
  • Fitzgerald Cole
  • Fitzgerald Reid
  • Fitzgerald William

Mordecai ___

  • Mordecai James
  • Mordecai Aaron
  • Mordecai Elijah
  • Mordecai Solomon
  • Mordecai David
  • Mordecai Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fitzgerald

Sullivan Kennedy Callahan Riordan Greer

If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitzgerald or Mordecai more popular?

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Mordecai mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Mordecai boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Mordecai is primarily a boy name.

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