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Melchor

♂ Boy

Pronounced mel-CHOR /mɛlˈtʃor/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Melchior — from the Hebrew, 'the king of light; my king is light'; traditionally one of the three Magi; we note the MagiLow

In 30 seconds: The king of light: Melchor is the Spanish Melchior. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mel-CHOR'). We note the Magi.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA Spanish form of Melchior — from the Hebrew, 'the king of light; my king is light'; traditionally one of the three Magi; we note the Magi
U.S. rank (2024)#9536 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 894

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219172024

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

Melchor is a Spanish form of Melchior — from the Hebrew, 'the king of light; my king is light'; traditionally one of the three Magi (we note the Magi). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mel-CHOR').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families, especially around Epiphany. Rare, the-king-of-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Melchior is Hebrew for 'the king of light' — traditionally one of the three Magi — and Melchor is the Spanish form, lyrical and classic (we note the Magi; said 'mel-CHOR').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Melchor — Spanish form of Melchior

Variations

MelchiorMelchiorre

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melchor mean?

Melchor is a Spanish form of Melchior — Hebrew 'the king of light'; traditionally one of the three Magi. We note the Magi.

How do you pronounce Melchor?

It's said mel-CHOR /mɛlˈtʃor/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melchor a boy or girl name?

Melchor is a boy's name.

How popular is Melchor?

Melchor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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