Liam 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

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mordechai Rank #968

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mordechai more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mordechai mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin).

Are Liam and Mordechai boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mordechai is primarily a boy name.

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