Clyde vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cly, Clie, Clykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Eno, Nock

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clyde Rank #728
Enoch Rank #719

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #728 for Clyde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clyde ___

  • Clyde River
  • Clyde James
  • Clyde Owen
  • Clyde Bennett
  • Clyde Douglas
  • Clyde Edward

Enoch ___

  • Enoch James
  • Enoch David
  • Enoch William
  • Enoch Isaiah
  • Enoch Elias
  • Enoch Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Enoch

Ezra Silas Miriam Esther Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Enoch more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Enoch mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin).

Are Clyde and Enoch boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Enoch is primarily a boy name.

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