Enoch

Enoch is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 367 boys in the United States.

Enoch at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈiːnək/

About the name Enoch

Enoch belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek 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.

In the United States, Enoch first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #202 in 1880, and in 2024 367 babies received the name — 12,759 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Enoch in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#202 in 1880
Peak year
2023
Babies named Enoch in 2024
367
Total since 1880
12,759

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Enoch mean?

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

Is Enoch a boy or girl name?

Enoch is a boy name. In 2024, 367 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Enoch?

Enoch comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Enoch?

Enoch first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #202 in 1880, and 367 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Enoch?

Enoch is pronounced /ˈiːnək/ (IPA).

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