Mordecai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Mordecai Rank #2,048
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordecai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Theodore mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mordecai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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