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Enoch vs Roy

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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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #719 for Enoch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Roy mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Enoch and Roy boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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