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Roy vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Enoch Rank #719

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Enoch more popular?

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

What do Roy and Enoch mean?

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

Are Roy and Enoch boy or girl names?

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

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