Lev vs Mordechai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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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

Lev Rank #1,042
Mordechai Rank #968

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 vs #1042 for Lev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

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 Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Mordechai more popular?

Mordechai is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Mordechai mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Lev and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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