Ahimelec as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ahimelec

What is the meaning of the name Ahimelec ?

The baby name Ahimelec is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-hee-MEH-lek (IPA: /ɑːhiˈmɛlɛk/).

Ahimelec is Hebrew in Origin.

Ahimelec is a masculine given name from Hebrew Ahimelech (אחימלך, Achimelekh), built from “achi” (my brother) + “melech” (king), usually interpreted as “my brother is king” or “brother of the king.” The spelling with c is common in Spanish Bibles and some Latin American usage, reflecting transliteration choices; English typically prefers Ahimelech, while forms like Achimelech or Achimelek appear in older transliterations and in Germanic/Slavic contexts.

In the Hebrew Bible, two figures bear the name: the priest of Nob who aided David and was killed on Saul’s orders, and a Hittite companion of David (1 Samuel). Because of its somber narrative and complex form, the name has seen limited use in Christian and Jewish communities, with occasional revival in scholarly or devout families. It remains a distinctive, historically anchored choice, rich in royal and fraternal symbolism.

⚙ Ahimelec is a rare find. There are only 25 recorded uses of it in our data, from 6 countries.