Mordchai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mordchai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 26 babies have been named Mordchai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mordchai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,312 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,312
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Modern English origin
"ability to obtain or use"
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Germanic origin
"member of the Frankish tribe"
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Old English origin
"exquisitely beautiful, charming"
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Hebrew via Greek origin
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About the Name Mordchai
Mordchai is a boy name .
Mordchai is currently ranked #13,312 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mordchai include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Mordie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mordchai include Mordechai, Mordecai, Mordche . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis