Mordecai vs Yasiel

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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Yasiel

Boy #2,007 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will save"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Cuban Spanish American Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,007
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yasi, Yay

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Popularity Comparison

Mordecai Rank #2,048
Yasiel Rank #2,007

Yasiel is more popular, ranked #2007 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

Yasiel ___

  • Yasiel Antonio
  • Yasiel Luis
  • Yasiel Eduardo
  • Yasiel Miguel
  • Yasiel René
  • Yasiel Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Yasiel

Raul Ernesto Lisbet Yoani Osmani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordecai or Yasiel more popular?

Yasiel is more popular, ranked #2007 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Mordecai and Yasiel mean?

Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin). Yasiel means "God will save" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mordecai and Yasiel boy or girl names?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name. Yasiel is primarily a boy name.

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