Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Enoch
Enoch is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Enoch — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Ennis is on your shortlist, Enoch belongs in the same conversation.
Enoch meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Enoch has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Enoch to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Enoch as E·N·O·C·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Enoch is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Enoch variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Enocha, Enoche, Enochy, Enoc.
- Nicknames: Eno and E.
- Middle names: Pair Enoch with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Enoch middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ennis, Enos, Enzo, Ewing, Ensley — full picks on the sibling names for Enoch guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Enoch? Browse our names like Enoch guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Enoch
What does the name Enoch mean?
Enoch has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Enoch?
Enoch originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Enoch?
Enoch has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Enoch a boy's or girl's name?
Enoch is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Enoch in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Enoch sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Enoch?
Names that share Enoch's sound and style include Ennis, Enos, Enzo, Ewing, Ensley.
What middle names pair well with Enoch?
Good middle-name fits for Enoch pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Enoch is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Enoch is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Enoch?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Enoch share its rhythm without rhyming — Ennis, Enos, Enzo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.