Enoch vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enoch

Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Jewish Christian English African-American

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Enoch Rank #719

Wes Rank #745

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Enoch or Wes more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Wes mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Enoch and Wes boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.