Melchior
Pronunciation: [ m-aylch-EE-er ]
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Melchior first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 10 babies have been named Melchior in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melchior is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,287 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,287
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melchior
Melchior is a boy name .
Melchior is currently ranked #34,287 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melchior include Mel, Melc, Melcy, Melcie, Melch, Melchy, Melchie, Ior, Iory, Iorie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melchior include Melchizedek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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