Seth vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Jewish Christian English African-American

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Seth Rank #559

Enoch Rank #719

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

Is Seth or Enoch more popular?

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

What do Seth and Enoch mean?

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

Are Seth and Enoch boy or girl names?

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