NAME PROFILE
Cletis
The formal definition of Melchor is 'King of light,' derived from the Hebrew elements for king and light. It describes a person who is a natural-born leader with a radiant spirit, often seen as a beacon of wisdom and hope for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,762 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1960 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Spanish, Hebrew, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
MO — 30%KY — 26%AR — 16%WV — 16%TN — 12%
Notable People
Melchor Ocampo (Politician and Scientist) · Melchor de Mencos (Spanish Governor and Military Leader) · Melchor Cano (Scholastic Theologian) · Melchor Gaspar de Jovellanos (Statesman and Author) · Melchor Rodríguez García (Humanitarian and Politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelMelito
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).