What does Melchior mean?

Melchior as a boys' name is of Polish, Persian and Farsi origin. Likely derived from the Farsi elements "melk", meaning "king", and "quart", meaning "city". From Christian tradition, the name of one of the three wise men, along with Caspar and Balthasar, who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. Opera singer Lauritz Melchior.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Mel-, -or

ASSOCIATED WITH king, wise, gifts

Variations

VARIANTS Malchior, Malkior, Melker, Melkior

SEE ALSO Malki

How popular is Melchior?

Melchior is an uncommonly occurring first name for men but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#19587 out of 150436, Top 13%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Anchor, Delmor (see Delmar), Hector, Herrior, Machin, Machon, Mahir, Malachi▲, Malachie, Malcom, Marcio, Meier, Meinor, Meir, Meirion, Melacio, Melasio (see Melesio), Melborn (see Melbourne), Meldon, Meldric, Meldrick, Melecio, Melesio, Melicio, Meliseo, Mellin, Mellon, Melvin▼, Melvon, Melwin, Menor, Mentor, Mercator, Mercer, Michiel, Michio, Milesio, Mitchill, Munchin, Senior and Telfor. These names tend to be more frequently used than Melchior.