Melquiades

Q: What is the origin of Melquiades?

Melquiades is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Melquiades?

According to the latest SSA data, Melquiades is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Melquiades a boy name?

Melquiades is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Servant of the King"

Melquiades is the Spanish form of Miltiades, historically used as a saint-associated name in Catholic contexts.

Themes:greeksaintnamespanishtradition

Biblical Royal Regal Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Melquiades

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Melquiades did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Melquiades Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Melquiades.

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Melie

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Melq

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mely

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melq

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ades

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desy

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lquy

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mie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Melquiades

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Melquiades mean?

Melquiades means "Servant of the King". Melquiades is the Spanish form of Miltiades, historically used as a saint-associated name in Catholic contexts.

What is the origin of Melquiades?

Melquiades is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Melquiades?

According to the latest SSA data, Melquiades is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Melquiades a boy name?

Melquiades is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Melquiades?

Popular nicknames for Melquiades include Melie, Melq, mely, melq, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Melquiades?

There are many names similar to Melquiades in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Spanish

Syllables3

Length10 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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