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Enoch vs Murphy

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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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Murphy Rank #815

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #815 for Murphy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Murphy more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Murphy mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Enoch and Murphy boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.

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