Clay vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Enoch

Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
367
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Enoch Rank #719

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #719 for Enoch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Enoch more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Clay and Enoch mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin).

Are Clay and Enoch boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Enoch is primarily a boy name.

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