Follower of Marduk or little man
A name of Hebrew origin with Persian roots, likely derived from the Babylonian god Marduk. In the Bible, Mordechai is a central figure in the Book of Esther, known for his wisdom and role in saving the Jewish people.
About 238 boys were named Mordechai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed Canadian novelist and essayist
Leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Former Israeli nuclear technician and whistleblower
Main character in the webcomic Lackadaisy · Lackadaisy
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The same feel as Mordechai — far less common.
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