My father is king
Derived from the Hebrew name Avimelekh, it is composed of the elements 'av' (father) and 'melekh' (king). In the Old Testament, this was the name of several characters, most notably the King of Gerar who encountered Abraham and Isaac. It carries a regal and patriarchal significance within ancient Semitic cultures.
Less common today
Abimelec isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,398 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of Gerar mentioned in the Book of Genesis
Son of Gideon who was crowned King of Shechem in the Book of Judges
