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Melquisedec

♂ Boy

Pronounced mel-kee-seh-DEK /mɛl.ki.sɛˈdɛk/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Melchizedek — from the Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness'; a biblical king and priest of Salem; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: My king is righteousness: Melquisedec is the Spanish Melchizedek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mel-kee-seh-DEK'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA Spanish form of Melchizedek — from the Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness'; a biblical king and priest of Salem; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#9538 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219942024

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

Melquisedec is a Spanish form of Melchizedek — from the Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness'; a biblical king and priest of Salem (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mel-kee-seh-DEK').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, my-king-is-righteousness at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Melchizedek is Hebrew for 'my king is righteousness' (a biblical king and priest of Salem) — Melquisedec is the Spanish form, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'mel-kee-seh-DEK').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Melquisedec — Spanish form of Melchizedek

Variations

MelchizedekMelquisedek

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melquisedec mean?

Melquisedec is a Spanish form of Melchizedek — Hebrew 'my king is righteousness'; a biblical king and priest of Salem. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Melquisedec?

It's said mel-kee-seh-DEK /mɛl.ki.sɛˈdɛk/ — four syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Melquisedec a boy or girl name?

Melquisedec is a boy's name.

How popular is Melquisedec?

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

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