James vs Mordche

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Mordche

Boy #4,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of Marduk, warrior"

Origin: Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,751
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Motty, Motti, Mord

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mordche Rank #4,751

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4751 for Mordche.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Mordche ___

  • Mordche Aaron
  • Mordche Levi
  • Mordche Samuel
  • Mordche David
  • Mordche Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mordche

Shlomo Rivka Esther Yankel Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mordche more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mordche at #4751 in the United States.

What do James and Mordche mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mordche means "servant of Marduk, warrior" (Babylonian origin).

Are James and Mordche boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mordche is primarily a boy name.

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