Enock

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-nok /ˈiː.nɒk/Medium

Meaning: Enock is a spelling variant of the biblical Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated' or 'trained.' Enoch in scripture is the patriarch who 'walked with God.' The Enock spelling is common in parts of Africa and Europe.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Enock, a spelling of Enoch, means 'dedicated' (said 'EE-nok').

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MeaningEnock is a spelling variant of the biblical Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated' or 'trained.' Enoch in scripture is the patriarch who 'walked with God.' The Enock spelling is common in parts of Africa and Europe.

U.S. rank (2024)#12815 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Enock is a spelling of the biblical Enoch, from Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated.' Enoch is the patriarch who, scripture says, 'walked with God.' The Enock form is widely used in parts of Africa and Europe (said 'EE-nok').

In the U.S. it is uncommon. Uncommon, biblical, and steady.

Did you know? Enock carries the Hebrew Chanokh — 'dedicated' — the name of the patriarch who 'walked with God,' here in a spelling common in Africa and Europe, noted with its roots (said 'EE-nok').

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References — Enock — Enoch spelling; Hebrew Chanokh 'dedicated'

Variations

EnochHenochEnok

Nicknames

EnoNock

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enock mean?

Enock is a spelling of the biblical Enoch, from the Hebrew for 'dedicated' or 'trained.'

How do you pronounce Enock?

It's said EE-nok /ˈiː.nɒk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enock a boy or girl name?

Enock is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Enock?

Enock is an uncommon spelling in the U.S., with Enoch more common.