Mordechai vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mordechai

Boy #968 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)"

Origin: Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mordy, Mort, Mord

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Popularity Comparison

Mordechai Rank #968
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #968 for Mordechai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mordechai ___

  • Mordechai Elias
  • Mordechai Joseph
  • Mordechai David
  • Mordechai Samuel
  • Mordechai Aaron
  • Mordechai Isaac

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordechai or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Mordechai and Noah mean?

Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mordechai and Noah boy or girl names?

Mordechai is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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