Enoch vs Clay

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Clay Rank #544

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Clay more popular?

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

What do Enoch and Clay mean?

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

Are Enoch and Clay boy or girl names?

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

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