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Name Origin

Enoch is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated.' In the Bible, Enoch was a righteous man who walked with God and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.

hebrewbiblicalrighteousnessfaithdedicationinitiationimmortality

Famous People

Enoch Arden

Fictional Character

  • Title character in Alfred Tennyson's poem 'Enoch Arden'

Enoch Powell (1912-1968)

Politician

  • Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South-West
  • Known for his controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech

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