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Enoch vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Enoch Rank #719
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #719 for Enoch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Seth mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Enoch and Seth boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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