Mordecai vs Tyce

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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Tyce

Boy #2,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"firebrand, burning torch"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,037
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mordecai Rank #2,048
Tyce Rank #2,037

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 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

Tyce ___

  • Tyce James
  • Tyce Lee
  • Tyce Cole
  • Tyce Dean
  • Tyce Reed
  • Tyce Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Tyce

Bryce Ryker Jace Zane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordecai or Tyce more popular?

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Tyce mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Tyce means "firebrand, burning torch" (Old French origin).

Are Mordecai and Tyce boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Tyce is primarily a boy name.

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