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Enoch vs Elihu

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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Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,577
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Elihu Rank #5,577

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Elihu more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Elihu mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enoch and Elihu boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.

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