Sam vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Jewish Christian English African-American

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Sam Rank #652

Enoch Rank #719

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

Is Sam or Enoch more popular?

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

What do Sam and Enoch mean?

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

Are Sam and Enoch boy or girl names?

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