UK boy's name
Mardochee
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "pure myrrh" or "bitter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mardochee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mardochee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mardochee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mardochee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mardochee ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Mardochee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mardochee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mardochee mean?
The given name Mardochee has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mordechai, which is a Biblical name mentioned in the Book of Esther. The name is believed to have originated during the 5th century BCE when the events described in the Book of Esther took place.
The name Mordechai is thought to be derived from the Babylonian god Marduk or the Persian word "Morda," meaning "brave warrior." In the Book of Esther, Mordechai was a Jewish scholar and advisor to King Ahasuerus of Persia. He played a significant role in foiling a plot to kill the king and ultimately saved the Jewish community from persecution.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mardochee is in the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Mordechai. This translation dates back to the 3rd century BCE, indicating the name's long history.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mardochee. One of the earliest was Mardochee Ben Yosef (born around 950 CE), a prominent rabbi and scholar from Spain. Another notable figure was Mardochee Nahoum (1773-1852), a French rabbi and scholar who served as the Chief Rabbi of Paris.
In the 16th century, Mardochee Aramon (1500-1575) was a French physician and scholar who contributed to the field of medicine. Mardochee Zwi Ornstein (1810-1884) was a Polish-born rabbi and author who served as the Chief Rabbi of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Mardochee Werthmuller (1658-1705) was a Swiss painter and engraver who gained recognition for his portraits and historical paintings during the Baroque period.
These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and professions of individuals who have borne the name Mardochee throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mardochee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mardochee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mardochee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mardochee in the UK right now?
In 2006, Mardochee was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mardochee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Mardochee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mardochee?
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "pure myrrh" or "bitter".
How many people are called Mardochee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mardochee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.