Mordechai vs Reuben

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
Reuben Rank #875

Reuben is more popular, ranked #875 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

Reuben ___

  • Reuben James
  • Reuben Thomas
  • Reuben Alexander
  • Reuben Cole
  • Reuben John
  • Reuben George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

If you choose Reuben

Elijah Miriam Jonah Naomi Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordechai or Reuben more popular?

Reuben is more popular, ranked #875 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Mordechai and Reuben mean?

Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin). Reuben means "behold, a son" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mordechai and Reuben boy or girl names?

Mordechai is primarily a boy name. Reuben is primarily a boy name.

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