Father of Tristan; a legendary king
In Arthurian legend, Meliodas was the King of Lyonesse and the father of the hero Tristan. The name is likely a Latinized or French adaptation of an earlier Brythonic or Celtic name, possibly related to the name Maelwas. It has gained modern recognition through its use in Japanese popular culture.
About 16 boys were named Meliodas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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A legendary King of Lyonesse in Arthurian prose romances
