The nameMelchior
Melchior is a boy's name, that of one of the Three Wise Men according to tradition. It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Melchior is often linked to the Hebrew malki-or, "my king is light".
Origin
Hebrew, according to the most common interpretation. Melchior is one of the Magi of Christian tradition.
History
Long rare, the name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s and has reached its highest level in recent years.
Popularity of the name Melchior
Melchior in France
Melchior was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 360 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Melchior. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Melchior in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Melchior in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melchior mean?
Melchior is often linked to the Hebrew malki-or, "my king is light".
What is the origin of the name Melchior?
Hebrew, according to the most common interpretation. Melchior is one of the Magi of Christian tradition.
Is Melchior a girl's or a boy's name?
Melchior is a boy's name.