Melchor
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLCH-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melchor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 714 babies have been named Melchor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melchor is past its peak , currently ranked #12,478 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,478
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Melchor
Melchor is a boy name .
Melchor is currently ranked #12,478 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melchor include Mel, Melc, Melcy, Melcie, Hor, Hory, Horie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melchor include Melchizedek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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