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Enoch vs Chaim

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

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Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Chaim Rank #694

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 vs #719 for Enoch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Chaim more popular?

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Chaim mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enoch and Chaim boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Chaim is primarily a boy name.

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