Melchor is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'Melchior', which means 'king'. It is often associated with one of the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus, as Melchior was traditionally considered to be one of them. The name has been popular in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries for centuries.
The name Melchor experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in certain decades. The highest number of births recorded was 25 in 1992, while the lowest was 5 in several years between 1932 and 2020 inclusive. Despite these variations, the name maintained a consistent presence throughout the century, with a total of 886 births recorded from 1917 to 2022.