Enoch name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, German, Welsh, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Enoch EE-knockorEE-nuk
Meaning: Vowed, Dedicated and Devoted
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What does Enoch mean?

Meaning of Enoch is Vowed, Dedicated or Devoted is used dominantly in Swedish, Danish, German, Norwegian, Welsh, Finnish and English. It is rooted from Hebrew is used as a baby boy name.

Enoch is Greek and Latin cognate of The Hebrew Name חֲנוֹך = Dedicated.

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How do I pronounce Enoch?

EE-knockorEE-nuk is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Enoch. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first EE syllable. It can also be pronounced as e-no-ch.

Variants of Enoch

Enoc

Names that rhyme with Enoch

How popular is the name Enoch?

Enoch is a common name in United States given to over 10790 babies in 139 years. At present the name is rising, in 1880, the moniker grabbed the 200th spot and 340 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to Enoch is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 867 on boy names chart when 33 babies were named Enoch. There are over 418 babies that have been given the name Enoch in England and Wales.

Enoch is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2002 and achieved its top ranking of 348 in 2002. In France, it has been in use since 2000 and peaked in 2015 when it ranked 1773rd.

But Enoch is a popular baby name in Ghana where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in, Nigeria and South Africa. At least, 90000 people globally have carried Enoch as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
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2016714340
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Enoch in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands442805
Finland41000
Sweden437805
Norway131905
Denmark20000

Here's what numbers has to say about Enoch

With time, you will gather the courage to make the first step toward your goal. Things don't have to go according to the plan all the time because life would be boring as hell if they did. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. You are a thermal person who teaches people the importance of questioning and awareness. Besides being hard-working by nature, you are also independent and like to handle things your way.

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Sibling Names for Enoch

If you're searching for a perfect sibling name for your little one named Enoch, we've got you covered! Here is a list of unique and charming names that will complement Enoch's name perfectly. These names are not only beautiful but also have deep meanings and origins, making them an excellent choice for siblings.

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Famous people named Enoch

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  • Enoch Zundel ben Joseph, Russian Talmudist best known as author of a commentary on Midrash Rabbah
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  • Enoch L. Johnson, Atlantic City, New Jersey political boss, Sheriff of Atlantic County
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