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.
About 26 boys were named Melchizedek 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
