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Chanoch

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHAH-nokh /ˈχɑ.nɔχ/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Enoch — 'dedicated; trained/initiated' (from chanakh, 'to dedicate'); a descendant of Adam who 'walked with God'; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Dedicated; trained: Chanoch is the Hebrew Enoch. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KHAH-nokh'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew form of Enoch — 'dedicated; trained/initiated' (from chanakh, 'to dedicate'); a descendant of Adam who 'walked with God'; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10050 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chanoch is the Hebrew form of Enoch — 'dedicated; trained/initiated' (from chanakh, 'to dedicate'); a descendant of Adam who 'walked with God' (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KHAH-nokh').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, dedicated at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Enoch is 'dedicated; trained/initiated' in Hebrew (from chanakh) — a descendant of Adam who 'walked with God' — Chanoch is the Hebrew form (we note the biblical link; said 'KHAH-nokh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chanoch — Hebrew; biblical (Enoch)

Variations

EnochHanochChanokh

Nicknames

Chani

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If you like Chanoch…

Enoch— the anglicized form
Baruch— a fellow guttural-ch Hebrew boys' name
Yitzchok— a companion guttural-ch Hebrew boys' name
Noach— lands in the same popularity range
Meshach— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chanoch mean?

Chanoch is the Hebrew form of Enoch — 'dedicated; trained/initiated' (from chanakh); the descendant of Adam who 'walked with God'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Chanoch?

It's said KHAH-nokh /ˈχɑ.nɔχ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (guttural ch).

Is Chanoch a boy or girl name?

Chanoch is a boy's name.

How popular is Chanoch?

Chanoch is a very rare name in the U.S.

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