Mordechai vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mordechai

Esther Miriam Devorah Shlomo Yitzchak

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordechai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mordechai at #968 in the United States.

What do Mordechai and Theodore mean?

Mordechai means "follower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)" (Babylonian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mordechai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mordechai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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