UK boy's name
Enoc
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dedicated".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Enoc is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Enoc popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Enoc is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Enoc. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Enoc ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Enoc.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enoc as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Enoc mean?
The name Enoc has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Hanokh, which means "dedicated" or "initiated." It is believed to have originated in ancient times, dating back to the pre-Flood era mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
Enoc is prominently featured in the Bible, specifically in the book of Genesis, where he is described as the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. He is portrayed as a righteous man who walked with God, and he is noted for being one of the few individuals in the Bible who did not experience physical death but was taken directly by God.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Enoc dates back to the biblical accounts, where it is mentioned in Genesis 5:18-24. Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore this name, including:
1. Enoc the Righteous (born around 3000 BC), the biblical figure mentioned in Genesis.
2. Enoc the Grammarian (c. 450 BC), a Greek scholar who wrote about the grammatical rules of the Doric dialect.
3. Enoc of Gaza (c. 490-518 AD), a Christian philosopher and theologian who was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the Byzantine Empire.
4. Enoc de Anjou (1116-1186), a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Second Crusade.
5. Enoc Huws (1832-1891), a Welsh poet and writer known for his contributions to the literary revival of the Welsh language.
While the name Enoc is not as commonly used today as it was in ancient times, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in certain cultural and religious contexts. Its biblical roots and significance have contributed to its enduring legacy as a meaningful name choice for many families.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Enoc by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enoc was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
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- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
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FAQ
Enoc: questions and answers
How popular is the name Enoc in the UK right now?
In 2020, Enoc was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Enoc most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Enoc in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Enoc?
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dedicated".
How many people are called Enoc in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Enoc across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.