Melquan is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. Derived from African roots, it is believed to have been brought over during the transatlantic slave trade, evolving over time within the African American community. The name Melquan is composed of two elements: 'Mel', which means 'king' or 'chief', and 'Qu'an', a variant of the Arabic word 'Qur'an', referring to the holy book of Islam. Thus, the name Melquan signifies 'king of the Qur'an' or 'ruler of the holy scripture'. This intriguing etymology makes the name Melquan both powerful and culturally rich.
The name Melquan experienced significant popularity between 1988 and 1992, with a peak of 26 births in 1992. However, after 1992, the number of annual births significantly decreased, dropping to as low as 5 births in certain years (2002, 2004, 2007, and 2015). Overall, there were a total of 259 births with the name Melquan over this period.