Mordecai vs Syre

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mordecai Rank #2,048
Syre Rank #2,231

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 vs #2231 for Syre.

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

Syre ___

  • Syre James
  • Syre Cole
  • Syre Atlas
  • Syre Reed
  • Syre Stone
  • Syre Blaine

Sibling Name Ideas

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Arlo Zephyr Lyra Rune Cove

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordecai or Syre more popular?

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 compared to Syre at #2231 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Syre mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Syre means "victory" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Mordecai and Syre boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Syre is primarily a boy name.

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