Mordekai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mordekai

Boy #10,375 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,375
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Mor, Mord, Mordy

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Mordekai Rank #10,375

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10375 for Mordekai.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mordekai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mordekai at #10375 in the United States.

What do Mordekai and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mordekai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mordekai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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