Richard vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Jewish Christian English African-American

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Richard Rank #232

Enoch Rank #719

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #719 for Enoch.

Is Richard or Enoch more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Richard and Enoch mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin).

Are Richard and Enoch boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Enoch is primarily a boy name.