Melchizedek
Meaning
"my king is righteousness"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,738
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Mel, Mel-K, Zed
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"my king is righteousness"
Origin: Hebrew
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4738 for Melchizedek.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Melchizedek at #4738 in the United States.
Melchizedek means "my king is righteousness" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Melchizedek is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.