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.
King of Salem and priest mentioned in the Book of Genesis
The King of Salem who guides the protagonist Santiago · The Alchemist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
