Enoch vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Alec Rank #880

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #880 for Alec.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Alec more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Alec mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Enoch and Alec boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.

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