King of righteousness
Derived from the Hebrew words 'melekh' (king) and 'tsedeq' (righteousness). In the Old Testament, Melchizedek was the King of Salem and a priest who blessed Abraham.
Less common today
Melchizedek isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,079 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of Salem and priest mentioned in the Book of Genesis
The King of Salem who guides the protagonist Santiago · The Alchemist
