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Melquíades

Melquíades is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Melquíades at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Melchiades

About the name Melquíades

Melquíades belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Melchiades.

In the United States, Melquíades first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2431 in 1924, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 181 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melquíades in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#2431 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Total since 1880
181

Spellings & short forms

Melchiades

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melquíades mean?

The meaning of Melquíades is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melquíades a boy or girl name?

Melquíades is a boy name.

What origin is the name Melquíades?

Melquíades comes from the Spanish tradition. It is also spelled Melchiades.

How popular is the name Melquíades?

Melquíades first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #2431 in 1924, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.