Enock

Enock is a boy's name of African 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 5 boys in the United States.

Enock at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Enock

Enock belongs to the African 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, Enock first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4169 in 1917, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 95 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Enock in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#4169 in 1917
Peak year
2017
Babies named Enock in 2024
5
Total since 1880
95

Enock in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3225 in 2002
Babies named Enock in 2011
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Enock mean?

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

Is Enock a boy or girl name?

Enock is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Enock?

Enock comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Enock?

Enock first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #4169 in 1917, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.