Enoch vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enoch

Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Enoch Rank #719

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #719 for Enoch.

Is Enoch or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Sam mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enoch and Sam boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.