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Melchizedek

♂ Boy

Pronounced mel-KIZ-ə-dek /mɛlˈkɪz.ə.dɛk/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' — a priest-king who blessed AbrahamHigh

In 30 seconds: King of righteousness: Melchizedek is the priest-king who blessed Abraham. Devout, grand, and powerful.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' — a priest-king who blessed Abraham
U.S. rank (2025)#4103 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 445

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Melchizedek comes from Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' — the priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham (a type of Christ in Christian tradition). A devout, grand, powerful name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, king-of-righteousness at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Melchizedek means 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' in Hebrew — the mysterious priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham; a devout, grand biblical name.
Overall data confidence 80%
References — Melchizedek — etymology

Variations

MelchisedechMelchizadok

Nicknames

MelZedek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melchizedek mean?

Melchizedek is Hebrew for 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness'.

How do you pronounce Melchizedek?

It's said mel-KIZ-ə-dek /mɛlˈkɪz.ə.dɛk/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melchizedek a boy or girl name?

Melchizedek is a boy's name.

How popular is Melchizedek?

Melchizedek is a rare name in the U.S.

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