Little man or follower of Marduk
A Yiddish diminutive form of the Hebrew name Mordechai. It is traditionally associated with the hero of the biblical Book of Esther and may etymologically derive from the Babylonian god Marduk.
About 24 boys were named Mordche in 2025.
Leading Yiddish linguist and lexicographer
Influential Yiddish folk poet and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
