| Meaning | warrior of Marduk |
| Origin | Babylonian, Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mor-de-cai |
About Mordecai
Rich with historical depth and literary connections, Mordecai stands apart as genuinely distinctive. This name appeals to parents who value substance, tradition, and aren't concerned with mainstream popularity. Mordecai carries gravitas—three syllables of character and presence that can't be ignored. The name suggests intelligence, depth, and perhaps a touch of the scholarly or philosophical. While definitely unusual in contemporary contexts, Mordecai avoids feeling invented or trendy; its ancient roots provide authenticity and weight. Parents choosing this name demonstrate confidence in their convictions and trust their child will grow into the name's considerable presence. Mordecai works particularly well for families who value religious or cultural heritage, though it functions independently of those contexts. The name offers nickname potential—Mordy, Cai—while standing powerfully on its own. Children named Mordecai learn early that being different isn't just acceptable but valuable, a lesson that serves well throughout life. This choice represents intentional, thoughtful naming for parents ready to embrace something truly unique.
Nicknames for Mordecai
| Mor |
| Mordy |
| Cai |
| Kai |
Famous People Named Mordecai
| 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 |
Characters Named Mordecai
| 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 |