Mordecai vs Obed

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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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mordecai Rank #2,048
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2048 for Mordecai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mordecai ___

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

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordecai or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Obed mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mordecai and Obed boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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