| Meaning | warrior of Marduk |
| Origin | Babylonian, Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mor-de-cai |
Mordecai is a captivating and powerful name for a baby boy, with deep Hebrew roots. It exudes strength and courage, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that carries a significant meaning. Derived from the Hebrew name "Mordechai," Mordecai has historically been associated with warriors and those who exhibit bravery and determination.
Choosing Mordecai for your son will give him a unique and distinguished identity. The name has several variations, including Mordekai and Mordechai, allowing for personalization while still honoring the traditional roots.
Throughout history, notable figures like Mordecai Brown, an iconic baseball player, and Mordecai Anielewicz, a hero of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, have borne this name. Fictional characters like Mordecai from "Regular Show" add a touch of modern appeal.
Mordecai is a name that carries a powerful legacy and embodies strength, making it a remarkable choice for any baby boy.
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| Mordecai Brown | American baseball player |
| Mordecai Manuel Noah | American playwright and journalist |
| Mordecai Richler | Canadian author |
| Mordecai Ardon | Israeli painter |
| Mordecai Anielewicz | Heroic leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising |
| Mordecai Ham | American evangelist |
| Mordecai Kaplan | American rabbi and philosopher |
| Mordecai Wyatt Johnson | First African-American president of Howard University |
| Mordecai Sheftall | Revolutionary War figure from Georgia |
| Mordecai Lawner | American actor |
| Mordecai M. Noah | American politician and diplomat |
| Mordecai Manuel Levy | British naval officer |
| Mordecai Podchlebnik | Holocaust survivor and author |
| Mordecai Gichon | Israeli politician |
| Mordecai Spalding | American pioneer and explorer |
| Mordecai Yegar | Israeli footballer |
| Mordecai W. Johnson | American historian and educator |
| Mordecai Cubitt Cooke | British mycologist and botanist |
| Mordecai Tendler | American rabbi |
| Mordecai Lichtenstein | Hungarian naturalist and explorer |
| Mordecai Roberts | Character in the novel "The Cardinal" by Henry Morton Robinson |
| Mordecai Jefferson Carver | Character in the movie "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" |
| Mordecai Kelly | Character in the novel "A Time to Kill" by John Grisham |
| Mordecai Malignatus | Character in the "Warhammer Fantasy" universe |
| Mordecai Hawk | Character in the TV series "Snorks" |
| Mordecai Murdoch | Character in the TV series "Murdoch Mysteries" |
| Mordecai Ben-Eliezer | Character in the novel "Sword and Serpent" by Taylor R. Marshall |
| Mordecai Wiczyk | Character in the movie "Man of the Year" |
| Mordecai Sullivant | Character in the novel "Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo |
| Mordecai Heller | Character in the TV series "Kings" |
| Mordecai Maccoby | Character in the novel "I, Judas" by Taylor Caldwell |