Rising since 2006, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Melquisedec since 1994
Babies named Melquisedec per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Melquisedec is a Spanish variant of the biblical name Melchizedek, derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'my king is righteous.' In the Old Testament, Melchizedek appears as the king of Salem and priest who offers bread and wine to Abraham, a figure later interpreted as a type of Christ. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and has seen modest, gradual growth ever since. As of 2025, it ranked 10,695 with an incidence of 1 in 284,679 newborns, and its peak year was 2012. The trajectory indicates a slow rise from 2006 onward, suggesting increasing but still rare usage, likely among families valuing biblical heritage and Hispanic naming traditions. No top states are recorded for this name, reflecting its broad but thin distribution.
Melquisedec is the Spanish form of Melchizedek, from the Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malki-tzédek), meaning 'my king is righteousness.' In the Book of Genesis, Melchizedek is the king of Salem and priest of God Most High who blesses Abraham. The name has been used sparingly in Christian communities, particularly among Spanish-speaking populations, often reflecting religious tradition rather than widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Melqui, Mel
Variants: Melchizedek, Melquisedec
Sibling names for Melquisedec
Names that share Melquisedec's style, for a brother or sister.
